Angel's Flight
Chapter 11 – Amber Eyes
YAY!!! We're back for another chapter!!! CHAPTER 11!!! YAY!!! ::cheers:: Well… - hello everyone!! THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR THE REVIEWS!!!! THEY WERE VERY MUCH APPRIECIATED!!!! ARIGATO!!!! I'm terribly sorry about what happened between Allen and Hitomi… but it'll get better, trust me!! heh heh… On the topic about Allen hating… exactly how could Hitomi actually think she loved that idiot?? I mean… eww….((maybe she was brain washed…)) Especially when Allen got wounded or whatever ((because he's the worst guymelef pilot ever!!!)) actually trying to save Hitomi…. Hitomi went all googoo-gaagaa over him and everything… it was gross!!! I was like… no!!! Hitomi don't feel sorry for that jerk… go to Van… VAN!!! T-T I came close to hitting the tv… poor Van… should've crushed Allen when he had the chance… ::shivers:: that… that ugly long hair!!! . ok.. well I'll stop my ranting now… on to the reviews!! Sorry for the hold-up!!!! Enjoy the chapter!!
Bobo-32: Sorry… on the centered on Allen thing but I had to show you how bad that evil… he-she was… don't worry Van X Hitomi fluff shall be coming your way!!!
Hearts of Eternity: Hitomi's savior??? ::smiles evilly:: you'll find out… - heh heh… who else wears red?? ::thinks for a second to think if anyone else wears red:: As for Allen's hair… it is now the length it should be… well should be shorter but I'll deal with it later… and no worries Hitomi will be fine… I think I'll make her slap Allen in the near future… I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter!!! - Thank you for the review!!
Iceboltmage: Thank you for the review!! And I'm so happy you enjoyed Chapter 10!!! - YAY!!! ::jumps happily around the room::
Lady Blade WarAngel: He he he… Cliffhangers are cool…. Well sometimes but they do get annoying too… And no worries Van shall beat the crap of out Allen… heh heh… soon
Inda: Family Jewels?? I don't really get it… ::thinks hard and sighes:: T-T I'm just not good at this… well thank you for reading my fic!!
Keiko Matsumori: Yes… Allen should die… and he will sooner or later…. D Thank you for the review!!
ChibiHitomi: No worries a review is never late!!! - Escaflowne movie rocked!!! Though I do prefer Van in his red shirt … though being half-naked wasn't that bad… LOL just kidding… but wasn't it good??? Besides portraying him somewhat like a barbarian?? ::sigh:: I did like Hitomi's uniform better in the movie… And yes…. ALLEN BASHING shall commence and continue!!! MWA HA HA HA HA!!! So sorry I had Allen kiss Hitomi but how else will Van get to kick his girly butt?? LOL .. And all the goofy smiles Van has in this story are dedicated to you!! Glad you liked my story!! - Thank you for the review!!!
Tsubasa: Chapter 11!!! YAY!!!
Van: …
Tsubasa: Indeed…
"You… YOU FREAKIN' PIECE OF DENTED ARMOR!! LET ME GO!!!" Hitomi shouted.
"Not until you tell me that you love me!!" Allen pushed her aggressively against the stone wall and Hitomi gasped out in pain.
Then there was a red blur as golden locks of hair flew into the air and landed on the cold stone floor.
"You bastard!"
Van stood behind the knight his sword drawn and before him on the floor there were blonde strands of hair scattered all over the stone floor. Van's amber eyes blazed with anger like he was ready to decapitate the knight.
"You bastard… take your filthy hands off Hitomi before I shave you bald!" He hissed furiously. Allen looked at the floor where his hair had fallen and he shakily brought up a hand to touch the ends of his hair and his eyes widened in shock. There his luscious locks of golden hair were uneven like they were cruelly chopped off in which they had been. One side of his hair was the original length while the other side was much shorter than its other side. He turned his eyes to Van who stood smirking.
"You… you…" he stuttered.
"That's right, now let go of Hitomi before I cut off the remainder of your disgusting hair…" Van said trying to keep his voice in check. Allen glared at him before gripping a handful of Hitomi's hair and Hitomi gasped out in pain as he yanked it and threw the seer into the king's arms. Van dropped his sword in surprise as he caught Hitomi in his arms who was breathing heavily. Van clenched his teeth as he glared at Allen; he gripped his sword so tight that his knuckles showed white.
"Take the witch… but remember Hitomi will be mine… her heart shall belong to me… sooner of later…"
"You come close to Hitomi even as much as touch her and I will have the pleasure of killing you…" Van hissed as his grip on Hitomi tightened in anger as he looked down at her serene face meeting with worry filled green eyes.
"You can't protect her forever you know…" Allen whispered sadistically.
"I can… and I will…" Van's eyes narrowed as they blazed with determination. He felt like killing the conceited knight right then and there if Hitomi wasn't in his arms, she looked pale… too pale to be good for her health. He glared at the knight wanting to put his hands around his little neck and wring it and pull out all of his golden hair.
Allen only flicked his now cut short hair which didn't quite have the same effect and stalked away. Van glared at him while he walked probably wishing he had laser beams in his eyes to burn holes in Allen stomach… but sadly the gods never gave you what you wanted well maybe sometimes they did as he looked down at his green-eyed angel and smiled gently before placing a kiss on top of her head.
"I'll never leave you alone again Hitomi…" He whispered softly and Hitomi's eyes gently fluttered open as she gazed up at her amber-eyed savior with loving eyes and she brought up all the strength she could muster at the moment to reach up and kiss Van passionately on the lips. Van smiled through the kiss and leaned down to deepen it. When they stopped and gasped for air Van whispered softly in her ear, his warm breath gently ruffling her golden brown tresses.
"I'll protect you always…"
"I know you will… my amber-eyed guardian angel…" Hitomi whispered back softly closing her eyes and smiling gently, Van smiled at what Hitomi had called him… her angel…
Hitomi's emerald eyes gently fluttered open, the morning light filled the chamber that she was sharing with Van. She felt something warm and muscular underneath her and a strong arm around her waist as she turned her head to find her staring into amber eyes. Her head was pillowed on her naked chest and she blushed before trying to sit up only to be pulled down back against Van. She smiled as she wrapped arms around his neck and kissing him gently. Van smiled one of his breath-taking smiles before slightly frowning.
"I'm so sorry about last night Hitomi-" Van started before Hitomi's sweet soft voice intervened.
"Don't be sorry… it wasn't your fault…" Hitomi whispered against his chest.
"No… it was my fault I let you stay with Hikari… I should've stayed with you…"
"Oh Van… it's not your fault who knew that Allen would even be awake… please don't give it another thought…" Hitomi said quietly and before Van could even respond she pressed her lips against his. She drew her arms back and placed them gently on his chest before she pushed herself up and looked Van in the eyes and smiled warmly.
"Good morning angel…" She smiled happily her eyes warming up.
"Good morning" Van replied happily, it seemed that Hitomi's smiled brightened everything up. He looked as Hitomi rose from the bed and drew aside the silken emerald drapes that hung by the bed; she had such natural grace he could gaze at her forever and never be bored. He must've gazed too long for Hitomi looked at him and her eyes twinkled with mischief. She leaned back gently on his chest and smiled.
"How long are you going to stare Van??" She smiled before she placed another kiss on his forehead and in a flurry of movement she stepped into the changing room. Van gazed after her amusement played over his face before he too rose and slipped his red shirt over his head. And a moment later Hitomi appeared with a shimmering sleeveless blue dress that touched the floor but allowed freedom of movement, since last time she had to rip her dress in order to move. This on had a part to the side so it was easier to walk and could easily be adjusted to not pool on the ground. She smiled at Van warmly.
"Fit for a queen…"Van smiled back as he looked at her affectionately, but soon his sincere smile bore a frown as he gently raised Hitomi hands and surveyed the florid bruises that covered both of Hitomi's wrists. Van's anger immediately surfaced as he looked with anger at the bruises Allen's finders had created. Hitomi looked worriedly at her lover at last she opened her mouth to try and reason with the angry king.
"Van… don't worry… it doesn't hurt…" Hitomi lied.
"I'll kill that bastard…" Van stared toward the door but was stopped when Hitomi put her arms around the young king.
"Please don't Van... let's not have any more trouble…" She pleaded with her warm emerald eyes. Her honey brown hair seemed a bit longer than it was before. Her mouth was still generous always ready to break into a smile. Van took in all her features with a sigh before he turned and brought Hitomi into an embrace. Van hesitated before he spoke until he heard Hitomi sigh
"Okay… I won't…" Van sighed again before he broke free from the hug to gently kneel down to examine Hitomi's bruised wrists. His amber eyes darkened with anger but he held it within him. Hitomi sensed the anger from him as she kneeled next to the king and smiled reassuringly, gently taking back her arm.
"Don't worry Van, it doesn't hurt or anything… you don't have to worry… I'll put some salve on it and it'll be better before you know it." Hitomi smiled warmly before she gently pulled silken blue gloves to cover the bruises. She looked into Van's eyes before tiptoeing to plant a kiss on his lips and running out the door.
"Come on Van!! We'll be late for breakfast… and thus we'll starve everybody… since they always wait for you to take the first bite!!!" Hitomi shouted from the hallway, laughing. Van only smiled and shook his head before running out to join her.
Breakfast was filled with chatter, Hitomi smiled warmly as she quietly ate her food while in a conversation between Van and Hikari. Millerna seemed rather shocked at Allen's new hair do.
"Allen what happened to you hair?! I never thought you would ever cut you hair. You would hardly even let me touch it! You did such a poor job at cutting it too!! Let me fix it up after breakfast!" Millerna exclaimed as she examined the poorly cut blonde hair between her fingers. The once luscious long hair was now about shoulder length; it looked as if Allen has tried to level his hair out and did a very bad job at it. He may have a skill with swords but he definitely showed no skill at using scissors. Allen only scowled before he turned to Van glaring. Van only smirked back. Allen tentatively ran his hand through his hair, it was lighter and he deepened his frown, turning to glare at where Lady Cladera usually sat but today she was missing. He frowned deeply before he turned to glare at his plate like it would suddenly come to life and hurt everyone in the premises.
Piercing scarlet eyes gazed out from one of the castle windows noting at how the snow was slowly disappearing and the days were getting warmer. Spring was approaching and teeth clenched in revulsion. Fangs bit into wine rose lips slowly drawing blood only to be licked away. Black locks of hair whipped around the shadowy figure in a nonexistent wind.
"I loathe spring… too much life for my enjoyment… spring is much too bright… I need darkness… a darkness that shall consume everything…" A silky voice emanated off the walls of the dimmed room, followed by coughing and the figure hunched over in pain only comforted by the shadows that danced on the walls casting eerie red hues upon the walls.
"I must act soon… there is not much time left until this form dissipates… I cannot hold this up much longer… before I need to…" There was a gentle coughing and labored breathing. There was a sigh before a door gently creaked shut and footsteps died off into the distance. The single candle that was suspended in midair lingered for a second longer before the flame fizzed out leaving the room in absolute darkness, except for the few rays of sunlight the escaped the heavy velvet drapes; there was a gentle thump where the candle fell to the floor.
YAY!!!! Chapter 11!!! FINISHED!!! MWA HA HA HA HA HA!!! How did you like it?? I hope there was enough action… but I'm sure all the chapters after this will have a lot of action… I think… the way it's playing out in my head right now… there seems to be a lot of action… maybe some angst… fluff… and a lot of Allen bashing!!! Well… not much Allen bashing in this chapter…. but… no worries… ::imagines Allen with short hair and stifles laughter:: AH HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!! XD heh heh… Allen… short hair… ::stifles laughter:: Well please review!!! - and see you next chapter!!! I should be updating Black Dragon chapter 2: Chains… soon… maybe today… so please read that one too!!! see you in Chapter 12!!!
Disclaimer: I do not own Escaflowne… I need to make that clear… because if I did… then Allen would've died!!! ((Sorry Allen fans… terribly sorry!!!! . sumimasen!))
Tsubasa: Hope you enjoyed the chapter… please review!!!
Van: …
Tsubasa: Happy New Year!!!