Chapter One

Hitomi Returns

Was it all just a dream? Or maybe a vision, no it was real I had found myself in a strange land where the earth and the moon hung high in the air. I remember when Van had sent me home just like he had promised me even though I wanted to stay with him. After all these years I still love him nothing has changed that, now I find myself on my own and in my own apartment waiting on a date. My friend Yukari had set me up trying to get my mind off some guy I most likely would never see again his name is John I do like him he is a nice guy but he will never be Van. There is about 15 minutes left and he will be here I'm wearing a black spaghetti strap dress that just comes to my knee my hair is up in a bun with two strands of hair that form around my face looking in the mirror worried on how I look Yukari told me had something to ask me what ever that's about.

Well there is the door bell so this is the last entry for the night well here goes nothing I'm so sorry Van but I do have to move on with my life but still it seems as if something is not right.

Hitomi answered the door and there was John with flowers roses her favorite.

"Wow Hitomi you look radiant." John said as he kissed her cheek.

Hitomi smiled and put her flowers and water then they were off to dinner it was the most beautiful place she'd ever been in it had to be expensive. The dinner was outstanding and elegant yet John had not asked her anything in fact he was very quite they then went for a walk after wards it was then Hitomi got a sick feeling in her stomach something was telling her that there was something wrong with Van even thought it had been 10 years since she had seen him it was like he was calling her she looked around to where he had taken her it was the track where they met the first time but the spot he had taken her was the spot Van had appeared both times when she left for Gaea why this spot she thought.

"John what are we doing here?" She asked him looking at him with curiosity.

"I really don't know why I brought you here but something told me to. I had intended on asking you a question all night but I have a feeling your heart is always going to be else where and I believe that I brought you here tonight so that you can finally go where your heart wants to go." John looked at her then leaned in and gave her a kiss then started to walk away.

"John wait, how did you know!?" Hitomi asked him watching him stop.

"I don't really understand it all I just know even though I love you Hitomi you fell in love with some one else long ago some one that isn't from this world and I have a felling just like you that he needs you know and I'm willing to let you go but if you should return to this world I'll be here for you Hitomi." He finished then walked away into the shadows it wasn't long till the pillar of light beamed upon Hitomi taking her away to that land that the earth and the moon hung in the sky she was going home to where her heart belonged.

When she opened her eyes she saw the earth in the sky she had made it she found that she was not far from Fanelia she could see the castle gates Van had rebuilt the city to the fullness of its beauty when she got to the gates the guards stopped her it was then Merle saw her.

"Guards let her through I believe that the king is expecting her." Merle said then the gates opened wide.

"Merle is that yow?" Hitomi asked the girl in front of her as a guard lead her in the gate.

"Of course it's me I was going to ask you the same thing about you Hitomi."

Merle said then hugged her tightly. "Oh Hitomi I'm so glad you're here Van has been ill for some time now the healers say that there is nothing they can do they believe that he's going to die soon." Merle said with tears flowing from her eyes and streaming down her cheeks.

"Merle you need to take me to him." Hitomi said then was lead through the palace then up the stairs till they reached what was Vans door out side the door standing guard was a familiar face it was Allen Shcezar the gallant knight that protested her and fell in love with her and wanted to marry her at one time then became her friend.

"Hitomi is that really you?" Allen asked as he seen her walking to the door.

"Of course it is Allen I told you she would come" Merle stood there then opened the door leading Hitomi in.

"Hitomi he's gotten worse since even yesterday." Allen whispered to her not wanting to upset Merle any more than what she already was.

Hitomi walked up to the bed that held Van she saw that he was pale almost too pale she could tell that death wasn't far away she had to do something she was back she came back they could now be together how could she loose him now.

Hitomi just stood there then she solemnly asked both of them to leave.

"Hitomi what are you going to do?" Asked Merle who was hope full she had saved Van numerous times in the past.

"Merle I…I don't think that I can." Hitomi said as she closed her eyes Allen along with Merle Were shocked at her words.

"Then why did you come if you can't help him!" Merle shouted at her.

"Please Merle I need you to go I need you to trust me now I need you to trust me like you trust Van I'm going to try alright." Hitomi said to her as Allen took her and walked behind her when Merle was out of the room Allen turned to Hitomi.

"Why don't you think you can help him?" Allen asked her watching her head drop.

"I haven't used my abilities since I left Allen I for got how to…" She was cut off with Allen taking her by the shoulders.

"Hitomi if any one can bring him out of this it's you." Allen said to her then she looked up at him with a tear falling down her cheek with a weak smile on her face.

"Allen, thank you." Hitomi said as she watched him walk out the door she then turned her attention to Van she slowly walked over to the bed and sat on the edge taking his hand and closing her eyes then she heard a soft voice talk to her.

"Hitomi is that you?" Van spoke bringing tears to her eyes when she opened them.

"Yes Van it's me I came back to you." She said still holding his hand.

"Van can you tell me what's wrong with you?" Hitomi said to him he just closed his eyes. "Van! Van! Come on you have to tell me!" She said to him as she closed her eyes then when she opened them she was no longer in Van's room but rather in a dark place with candles burning all around then out of now where a voice came to her a female voice.

"My dear girl you have returned to the place in which you belong."

"Tell me who you are! Can you tell me what is wrong with Van?!" Hitomi yelled into the darkness.

"Hitomi you are the only person who can save him for his draconian soul is dieing you to have one for you are also draconian you will know what to do just think about dear girl.

The voice vanished then Hitomi was back in Vans room holding his hand it was then she knew what she had to do she leaned in and kissed him as she did wings sprouted from her back as this happened Merle and Allen entered the room worried when they heard Hitomi scream they saw her wings and watched with amazement they noticed something strange.

"Allen what's going on why does Hitomi have wings like Van and why are hers glowing like that?" Merle said with amazement and worry on her face Allen did not know what was going on but he knew once it was over Hitomi would tell them.

"Merle I don't know but I think we should be quiet right now." He said looking down at Merle. They continued to watch as they watched they witnessed Hitomi's wings just vanished then her lips were lifted off of Van's she got up off the bed then stared at Merle and Allen. Seeing that Hitomi was going to pass out Allen quickly stepped over to her then she was out and unconscious.

("What on Gaea took place here?") Allen thought to himself.

The next day it appeared what ever she did worked Van seamed to be better Allen stood watch over Hitomi while Van was recovering nicely it had been four days now and she still wasn't awake.

Having her back Allen's feelings for her had reemerged then the day came when Van himself was awake and out of bed.

"Where is Hitomi Merle? I want to see her! Why hasn't she been to see me?" Van yelled loud so that every one in the castle could hear. It was then Allen opened the door.

"Van come with me if you wish to see her." Allen said to him then Van walked with Allen out of his room and down the hall Allen opened a door to a room it was then Van saw her and ran to her side.

"What Happened Allen?" Van asked worried.

"She's been like this going on four days now. She hasn't opened her eyes since."

Allen told him as he watched him take her hand.

"As for what happened we aren't sure what took place." Allen spoke.

"What do you mean you don't know?" Van asked.

Allen's eyes closed and his head hung not wanting to look at Van.

"Allen you know what happened don't you, so tell me please." Van begged.

"The night she came she was sitting at your side Merle and I walked in and saw Hitomi was kissing you then it happened Hitomi had wings like yours only different they were glowing then disappeared once her lips left yours she got up then she past out and well…

Allen said finishing then drifting off. Van looked at Hitomi.

"Hitomi what did you do?" He asked her looking at her.

One more day went bye Allen was watching over Hitomi since Van was ordered to get some rest. Allen sat in a chair then saw her hand move then her eyes opened as she groaned a little.

"Hitomi you're awake can you tell me what happened." Allen said to her.

"Allen is Van alright now?" She asked him and he smile at her grateful she was alright.

"Yes he's fine I don't know what you did but it worked." He said taking her hand and helping her sit up.

"That's good I'm glad he's alright." She said as he helped her sit up.

"So Hitomi would you mind telling me what went on that night?" Allen asked her.

Hitomi fidgeted for a moment like she always did then began to speak.

"Well I found out that Van's draconian soul was dying I had a vision a voice told me that I too was draconian how that could be possible I don't know when I came out of the vision is when my lips met Van's it was like it wasn't even me that was doing it I felt something leave my body then I opened my eyes I saw you then everything went black."

Hitomi stared at her hands afraid to look at Allen.

"You had wings Hitomi Merle and I saw them they glowed with a pinkish purple then when your lips were removed form Van's they disappeared. I believe that what we saw was your Draconian soul leave your body and go into Van's that how he was able to recover." Allen said to her she finally looked at him. "So you saved his life once again Hitomi." Hitomi smiled at him as he kissed her on the forehead.

Then next day Hitomi and Van were reunited outside in the garden it was beautiful. The air was warm and the sun was shinning and to Van he was with the most beautiful girl in the world her hair was longer now it flowed in the wind she was a slender curvy woman now. Van held her hand as they walked and talked their way down a path. Van took her to a private area with a pond they sat under a tree together and there it happened Van took a chance and made his move kissing her she gladly returned the kiss. The after noon passed them both bye it seemed to fast and they were again back in the castle together for dinner which Van wanted a private dinner for them.

Allen was not liking this at all he still loved her and he felt that she could possibly still hold feelings for him.

Two more days went bye after dinner that night Van had some paper work to do since it had piled up do to his illness so Hitomi went off for a walk alone in the garden to her surprise she was not alone after all Allen had decided to join her.

"Hitomi what are you doing out here alone at this hour?" Allen asked her.

"Well I'm not alone now am I you're here aren't you?" She said to him with a smile.

"Van had paper work didn't he?" Allen asked her.

"Yeah but its okay it just means the two of us can spend time together and catch up."

Hitomi said smiling at him. They both took a seat on a bench talking to one another Hitomi didn't realize how close they were sitting together till their lips locked and Hitomi was lost in that kiss she snapped out of it when Allen pulled away apologizing to her.

"Hitomi I'm sorry I never should have done that it was wrong." He then turned away ashamed for what he had done Van was his friend and so was Hitomi.

"Allen you still love me don't you?" Hitomi asked him point blank.

"Yes I do Hitomi I never stopped but it is your wish to be with Van I can see that you love him and I know he defiantly loves you." Allen said with a smile on his face holding Hitomi at arms length by her shoulders.

Well every one here is chapter one of my recent fic I hope you all enjoy it and tell me what you think please well bye all till the next chapter