"Speaking"

Thoughts

Authors Note: Sorry about how long its' taken me to update. I hope you all enjoy thisnext chapter.
Chapter: 2 Van and Others

It was over a year ago that Hitomi ran away. No one knew the real reason except for Van but he refused to see that it was his words that caused her to run off. They all just assumed that she had died since that hadn't scene a pillar of light taking her back to the mystic moon and they KNEW that Hitomi couldn't survive on Gaea. She was a woman from the mystic moon there is no way she could ever survive without him. At least that's what Van though.

It was about two months ago that a peace had been agreed upon at least until the new threat had been taken care of. So that's how he ended up working along side his traitor brother and Dilandau with his dragonslayers. Oh how he hated Dilandau. The bastard just always got no his nerves and whenever he voiced his suspicions to his "friends" they would tell him to calm down and that they needed this partnership as much as they did. He knew they were up to something and he intended to find out. If only Hitomi hadn't gone and got herself killed. He could have used her to gloat to his brother that he controlled the person that they wanted.

He walked down to the meeting room where four representatives form the people of the forest waited they had sent out a letter and packages or clothing back to their village saying that the horses knew where they were going and didn't need a rider. Also that they would return with an answer in two days. They sent the clothing because what the people of the forest wore wasn't scene as apporite in all other countries not that it had really stopped them they just wanted to make sure that if the did come that would have some of their type of clothing.

Entering the meeting room Van noted that everyone was already their waiting for him to arrive.

"Well look who's finally decided to join us." Dilandau quipped as he entered.

"Don't worry this will not take long I just wish to tell you that we have received an answer and the four general have been sent here. They will be able to help you more then we can." Emily stated.

"Who is coming?" asked Folken. You can always count on him to keep us on track.

"They've sent the commander of the central ranks, Draven, the commander of the eastern ranks, Mike, the commander of the western ranks, Zack, and the commander of the specials, Hitomi. I believe it is her that you will want to talk to the most Lord Dilandau. Her troops are trained to fight like the dragonslayers, fast and deadly. The rest of you will probably be more interested in talking with the other three seeing as how they control the regular army." Emily looked around at the stunned faces that she was receiving and remembered that these people knew Hitomi when she first came here. Smirking to herself she though This is going to be fun.

"They should be here by sunset. So why don't we reconvene here at that time to welcome them?"

Everyone agreed that it would be best seeing as nothing else could be accomplished until they arrived.

Hitomi

The sunsets behind those distant hills, signalling our arrival. In just a few minutes I'll be seeing everyone again, friends and former enemies, but I'm unsure as to with group of people are witch.

I won't allow them to break me again. I'm strong. I can do this.

"Are we meeting them tonight?" She asked curious as to if they would keep all these "important" people working at such an hour.

"Of course they are. They have to impress us lowly forest folk." One of her companions answered with a huff of laughter.

Riding up to the stables they found empty stalls for there horses and took care for them so they would be all prepared for the night. Picking up their packs they walked up to the castle where they were immediately relieved of their burdens, and told that an escort would soon come to collect them.

"Hey Tomi. It looks like you've got some guys checking you out." Joked Zack.

Hitomi glance around at the men who were doing various tasks around the palace and didn't bother to hide her amusement at the looks they were giving her.

"Oh I don't know. I think that they're intimidated by me." This comment was met with laughter from all her companions. Placing her hands on her hips she glared at the three guys.

"And just what, may I ask, was so funny?" She tried her hardest but couldn't succeed in keeping the joking smirk off her face.

"Tomi you couldn't be intimidating if you're life depends on it. Oh wait it does. Sorry." Draven teased.

Hitomi gave them a look of mock hurt but before she could come up with a good come back of her own there escort arrived and they were lead to the meeting room.

Dilandau

He'd been waiting for this moment since he first found out that Hitomi was with the forest people. All of them knew that she hung around with the prissy king and pansy ass knight. His curiosity about her had been first aroused when her fist saw her at the pansy asses fortress to gather supplies. While waiting for them to be prepared he came across a very angry Hitomi yelling at Allen. It seems that she didn't agree with being called his lover in front of dozens and dozens of people. He'd scene a fire in her eyes and he knew that given the chance he could tame her. A small smile formed on his face; he would most definitely be taking Emily's advice on speaking to Hitomi the most.

Turning his head slightly he studied Van who was currently staring coldly at the door waiting for the commanders to arrive. No he corrected himself he was waiting for Hitomi to arrive. He didn't quite know what the prissy king was planning but he knew that he resented their presence here which suited him just fine he hated being here. This whole place was to bright and pristine for his liking there were servants who did every little thing, not that he didn't mind them doing some tasks but they do EVERYTHING! It's no wonder why all the nobles you see are so fat and lazy they never get off their asses. He would bet that the training room had never been used until he came here and started using it with his dragonslayers. He was surprised when the people of the woods started drilling with them and all four of them, two guys and two girls, had enough skill to match his slayers but he could still beat them. Although in all fairness their style had been so different from what he was used to it had taken HIM some effort to do so. He knew that he had improved since he started training with them. Ideally he wondered how good their commanders were. Now there's a thought. Lets see if Hitomi would like to join in our drilling sessions.

His lip rose in disgust as the servants placed even more food onto the table. While the food was good it was so full of fat and offered nothing for your body. As a warrior he took great pride in his body and learning all that one can use it for. With all the stuff the scientists did to him it would be all right for him to eat this stuff daily but he didn't want his slayers getting fat.

The arrival of the escort stopped his vendetta against being in this place and he looked up as the four commanders entered. His eyes landed on Hitomi who looked extremely small and frail standing next to the other commanders. She wore black pants calf high leather boots and a blue shirt that left her arms bare. She had two leather bands on each arm that went form he wrist to just below her elbows but what surprised him the most about her appearance were the double katanas strapped to her back.

"Please take a seat this will only take a minute." Van's voice coldly rang out. Dilandau could only wonder what was going on through his head and he could only hope that he was around to witness the first meeting between him and Hitomi. Form Van's unwavering gaze on her to Hitomi's clear dismissal he could tell that to would be one hell of a show. He had tuned out the rest of what Van was saying so it came as a little surprise to him when Folken suddenly spoke right next to him.

" You know if you actually pay attention in these meeting you might hear when they end so you don't spend more time in your least favourite place." Amusement was evident in Folkens' voice.

Dilandau scowled at him knowing that Folken was finding his surprise at his arrival amusing. Rising form his chair he replied " That's what you're here for." And left.