A/N: sorry it took so long to post! I had a bit of writer's block then I got really distracted with college. So here it is, chapter 5. I have some bad news however. This will be the last chapter I am posting for this fic her on fanfiction. Why? Due to the lack of feedback. I am going to finish the fic. I'm just not going to post it here. If you still wish to read it, you can find it at jade-lil-pixie. deviant. com

Chapter 5: Gaea

Cadel took a sip of his drink and placed it on the tray held by the waitress who stood by. When she had left, he turned his attention back to Hikari, who had barely touched her own drink. "So how did you end up here in Palas?" He asked, leaning onto the table with both arms.

Hikari closed her eyes and inhaled deeply. It still wasn't making much sense but she would recount the events any ways. "I was at the park with my friend Anzu. I had just had a fight with my mom so I was venting a bit. Then there was this bright light. I think I passed out or something. When I woke up, I was being chased out of a field by some guy with a pitchfork." Cadel's head perked up.

"A bright light you say?"

"Yea…" her brows knitted together as she tried to remember more details. "It completely surrounded me."

Cadel went deep into thought. Her story sounded familiar. He had heard a similar story or event once from his father. His deep green eyes glanced at Hikari. Could she be? He wondered. "C'mon, I want to show you something." He said as he rose from his seat. Hikari's mouth opened but before she could utter a word Cadel had grabbed her by the wrist and lead her out of the tavern through the back door.

"What are you-"

"Is that your home?" he asked, gesturing up at the sky.

Hikari followed his gaze. She couldn't believe her eyes. Her mouth hung open. It just couldn't be possible. "No way…" was all she could muster. She ran a hand through her ebony locks of hair in complete and total disbelief. "Earth…"

"So you are from the Mystic Moon then?" her gaze drifted to the ground and her eyes were wide in shock. She could feel the blood draining from her face and a slight dizziness began to take over her. Cadel noticed her ill state quickly and held her by the shoulders. "Just take a deep breath." He said to her calmly.

"I…it…how?" She brought a hand to her head and shook it in disbelief.

"I might know someone who could help you." He suggested. He knew his father would more than willingly help. He was probably the most intelligent man he had ever come across. Hikari looked up at Cadel with hopeful eyes. "Now c'mon, I'll take you to meet my father. If there's anyone on Gaea-"

"Gaea?" Hikari interrupted.

"Gaea is this world we're on. Now as I was saying, if there's anyone who could help you it would be him. He's one of the most intellectual people in the world."

Hitomi walked home slowly. There were so many thoughts and questions running through her mind. How would she explain her daughter's disappearance without creating any sort of media craze? Yes, my daughter has been transported to another planet called Gaea, she thought sarcastically.

By the time she had reached her home, the sun had already set. Ayumi would be fast asleep and dreaming of her fantasy world while Taiki would be "sleeping". Hitomi knew very well he never went to sleep right away. He would stay up for at least an hour more reading his comics.

"Did you find her?" Seiya asked the moment his wife entered their home.

Hitomi remained silent, still trying to collect her thoughts. "Yes." She lied.

"Great, where is she now?" Hitomi turned away and walked into the living room to sit down. "Is she alright?" Seiya asked as he sat down beside her.

"She's gone to find her father. I don't imagine she'll be back anytime soon…." Seiya's brows knitted together.

"I thought you didn't know where he lived."

"I do know…" She began, her eyes remaining on her lap. "It's just difficult to find him and when you do, it's hard to leave." He placed a comforting arm around her shoulders.

"Do you think she'll come back?"

"I really don't know…She's in the same position I was in seventeen years ago. It will be hard for her to let go and leave. You never know when you'll get that opportunity again." She took a deep breath to help hold back her tears. Part of her had wished she had stayed on Gaea and never left.

"How did you know that I was from the Mystic Moon?" Hikari asked as Cadel walked her along one of the many canals flowing through the city.

"There's a story my mother use to tell me of a girl who came to Gaea. She was a mystic or a seer as some called her. She used her abilities to foresee the future to save all of Gaea during the Destiny War. Apparently she and the King of Fanelia had fallen for each other. It was their love that brought the war to an end."

"And where is she now?" She asked.

"On the Mystic Moon." Cadel answered.

Hikari raised a brow, "I thought she and the King fell in love?"

Cadel shrugged his shoulders. "They did but perhaps she wasn't ready to give up her friends and family." He suggested. He looked down at Hikari, still shocked at the fact that she was one of the moon's inhabitants. Today had most certainly turned out to be his lucky day. However, it seemed his luck had run out. A group of Asturian soldiers formed a line before him, blocking the street completely. "Oh shit."

Hikari looked up at Cadel with worry in her eyes. Was he a criminal of some sort? Was he even going to help her? "What-?"

"Her royal highness, Queen Millerna Sara Aston-Fassa, has summoned you to the throne room. You are to report there immediately." The captain of the guard said while another soldier brought forth a saddled white horse. Cadel rubbed his temples; this wasn't the way he wanted to explain to Hikari about who he really was.

"What is going on?" Hikari demanded.

Cadel ran a hand through his hair and forced a smile. "Well, you see, I'm not really who you think I am-"

"So you are a pimp!" His eyes went wide and he assured her he wasn't.

"No, you see, my official title is Prince Cadel Arthur Aston-Fassa." Hikari's jaw dropped.

"You're a Prince?" Cadel nodded and walked over to his awaiting horse. He mounted the animal with ease and gestured for Hikari to follow. "What? I-" before she could say another word, a guard came up from behind and lifted her into Cadel's arms.

"Don't worry. Everything will be fine." He assured her.

When they arrived at the castle, Cadel dismounted first and helped Hikari down. "Now was that so bad?" he asked with a hint of laughter in his voice.

"Cadel!" a young voice squealed. Before he could even react, a young girl with long curly brown hair jumped into his arms. Hikari couldn't help but giggle at the surprised look on his face. "Mama is bery mad at chu." She said as Cadel managed to pry off the young five year old.

Cadel crouched down to her level and smiled. "I know silly." He said and rubbed her head, purposely messing it up. "Now why don't you go bug Marla? I think she has some knew dresses you can play with." The girl's big violet eyes brightened with excitement and she ran off.

"Who was that?" Hikari asked.

"Oh, just my younger sister Emily. She's a wild little thing, always getting messy or dirty. She's almost a complete opposite of her sisters."

"You have more sisters?" Cadel looked at her confused.

"Yes. There's Marla, Julianne and Emily. Is something wrong with that?"

"No not at all." Hikari replied, still a bit shocked. "It's just, well, not many people have that many kids where I'm from. Most couples only have one or two."

"Now that's unusual here." Cadel laughed as he began to walk down the hallway with Hikari. When they arrived at their destination, two guards opened the doors. Cadel smiled at Hikari and gestured for her to come with him. The large wooden doors closed behind, startling Hikari slightly. "Good afternoon mother." Cadel said in a delighted tone.

Millerna stood up with a stern look on her face. She was not impressed in the least bit with her son. "How many times do I need to lecture you! You may have trained with the Knights of Cali but it does not mean you are invincible! You know I do not mind you going out, as long as you take a guard with you." Cadel rolled his eyes as his mother went on ranting.

"If I went out with one of your guards I wouldn't be able to meet the people, get to understand them!"

Millerna eyes became fixated on the young woman behind her eldest son. "And who is this?" She asked as she approached.

"Oh this is Hi-" Millerna examined the girl, there was something strange about her.

"What is your name?" She asked in a gentle tone.

"Hikari." She said quickly. "Hikari Kanzaki." Millerna stepped back in disbelief.

"Kanzaki?" Her mouth hung open, she could see a resemblance, could she be…? "Do you know a Hitomi Kanzaki?"

Hikari looked at her with confusion and shock. "Yea, she's my mom. How do you know her?"

Millerna looked almost hurt. "Did your mother never tell you about Gaea?" Hikari shook her head no. "Oh…well you have a lot of catching up to do." A smile formed on her lips as she began to lead Hikari out of the throne room. Cadel stood with his mouth hanging open.

"Who is Hitomi? How do you know her?" He asked his mother.

"She's the one who saved Gaea during the war." She replied and turned her attention back to Hikari. "I'll have a room prepared for you and a bath will be drawn. I'm sure you'd like to get cleaned up. Cadel," She looked over her shoulder, "Tell the maids to have a room ready in the east wing for Hikari."