Vision Of Escaflowne Fan Fiction ❯ *~Summoner of Escaflowne's Mystic Eyes~* ❯ *~Summoner of Escaflowne's Mystic Eyes~* Chapter 11- Ace of Cups ( Chapter 11 )

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~Summoner of Escaflowne's Mystic Eyes~

Chapter 11

Ace of Wands- The beginnings of a relationship; new romances


Was it all just a dream....or maybe a vision? No it was real. The creature
that has posed as Van was in reality the nephew of Zongi, the dofelganger. When
we found that out we tried to leave the catacombs only to find Sou and Seiji in our
path. They began another spell and I know it will be worse than the previous
ones...


Furousha stirred as he heard someone approach his cage. It was another
creature. Unlike the first one this creature had more of a reptilian look and was
much bigger than the other.


It's voice sounded like a bird's screech when it said, "Wake up old man. Our
superior is here to see you. If you are lucky you may be allowed to live."


"Who is your superior?" asked Furousha, only to be ignored.


"Well, well, well, look who is still alive." snarled a voice.


Furousha looked up and saw an unexpected sight. "I could say the same
thing about both of you as well." he replied tightly.


"However, this time we hold the power, and you are at our mercy." replied
a second voice.


"What will you do to me? I know you do not trust me but, I remind you, I did
save his life."


"You have no right to speak about him. He was a far better man than you
will ever be! If it wasn't for you he would still be alive!" hissed the first voice
again.


"You may have given him life but you also took that life away!" continued
the second, completing the thought.


Furousha remained silent. Their words held the truth and he knew he could
say nothing that would justify his actions. "So what will you do with me?"


"Time will tell, old man." replied to twins together.

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"What now? What am I supposed to do now?!?" Van shouted loudly to the
'dragon' before him.


He approached Escaflowne and as he proceeded to open it a light emerged
from the energist. The light grew until it covered Van in its rays. As it faded the
feeling that told Van to see Escaflowne did too.


As the feeling left him, Van realized he had to reach the catacombs
immediately. He ran out of the shrine and seconds later he found himself behind
two creatures who were chanting. Behind them were Allen, Merle, Hitomi,
Celena and Yobi. Van noted that Allen was standing at the front of the group, his
sword drawn. Before anyone could utter a word Allen charged toward the siblings.
As he neared them he was thrown back, easily. Sou and Seiji then opened their
eyes to reveal nothing. Their eyes were dark as night, not a speck of white was
visible in them. Hitomi could sense the evil in them and took a step back. That
was when she noticed it.


Around them, a wall was being built, through Sou and Seiji's magic. It was
gradual so as to go unnoticed by the captives. While Hitomi made this discovery,
Van, who could no longer just watch what was happening, advanced toward the
magicians. His movements attracted Hitomi's attention and she turned her eyes
away from the enclosure to watch him. Van then leapt toward the pair at an
amazing speed. Sou and Seiji were too slow and Van tackled one to the ground.


*Please be careful, Van. We don't know what powers they have and I don't
want you to get hurt. I still love you, Van. I just wish I knew how you feel about
me now.* thought Hitomi. Yobi stood in front of Hitomi, his back turned toward
her, so she didn't see the startled expression on his face when he heard her
thoughts.


Abruptly, Merle felt something pushing her back and Hitomi felt something
pushing her forward. Shortly, all five members of the group found themselves
contained within the walls created from the spell. Without warning, Van was
thrown off of Seiji, into one of the walls of the cave. He did not lose consciousness
but he was weakened considerably and struggled to rise.


"You should learn to accept defeat, boy. You-" hissed Seiji.


"cannot stop us. The power we have is beyond your imagination." continued
Sou.


Van continued to stagger to his feet. Without warning, his eyes widened as
he felt them. Folken's, his father's, his grandfather's, and countless other relatives'
spirits around him. He saw them, momentarily, before they attacked. Half of the
spirits surrounded Sou and Seiji, lifting them off the ground, and holding them in
helpless positions. The other half was busy breaking down the wall around
Hitomi, Merle and the others. Van watched the spirits disbelievingly. Then, he
saw Folken. His brother's spirit stood beside him and began speaking.


"Van, I have been watching you for quite some time now."


"That's a good thing, brother. I don't know what would have happened if
you all hadn't been here to help us."


"We are always here, Van, but sometimes you cannot see us."


"Why is it that I can see you now?"


"Because now is the right time. Van, like I was saying, I have been watching
you for a long time and I would like to tell you something before we go."


"What is it, brother?"


"I think you should tell her how you feel."


"What? How do you know how I feel?"


"I am dead not blind. I have observed the changes in you since her departure
and arrival. Anyone with eyes can tell how you feel. However, she does not know.
You must tell her."


"Why are you telling me this? W-wait don't go yet! You haven't answered
my question." Van called after his brother who was quickly fading away.


"The truth is the key, Van. Remember, the truth is the key." said Folken
faintly.


"Our planet is suffering from famine and disease. Our country is weakening
more and more daily, and that's all you can tell me!?" shouted Van after his
brother, but it was too late. Folken had disappeared from sight.

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"Get up, old man!" barked a guard.


"What is happening?" questioned Furousha. The guard remained silent.


"We have decided to release you." declared Nariya.


"Plunging a sword into your heart would be too good a death for you. The
death Fate has planned for you is far better." claimed her sister.


"We have learned of your condition before you were found by our guards. I
look forward to hearing of your death by starvation, soon."


"Be gone from our sight and do not return to this area. We do not want our
land to be poisoned by your presence here!" hissed Eriya.


Furousha scrambled to his feet and left the area as quickly as his feet could
carry him. He may be frail, old, and discontented man but he still did not wish for
death. The only thing he wished for since the day the dragon changed the future
was revenge. He was unaware that an opportunity, for him to get revenge, would
soon arise.


As Furousha hobbled away the guard approached the cat sisters.


"Mistresses, may I ask you who that old man is?"


"He was a man who wanted an ideal future for his country..." started Nariya


"And he killed to get it. He is a vile wretch who saved the life of a noble
soul, only to take it back." continued Eriya.


"You would know him by the name of..."

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A/N:....heeheehee...ok well like I said this took a while to get out....and if
anyone's still reading this...I hope you're happy its out!...anyway this wasn't much
of a cliffhanger. I got inspiration at a dinner party and changed a lot of the plot...at
the end I mean. Don't worry it's not that bad...if it was even good to begin with.
Well I wrote a whole outline on a napkin and now I'm having trouble reading what
I wrote....:-D...ok so you guys know what to do. That's rite...reveiw...well if u
really want to....I mean it's not like I can make u or beg....*gets on knees* please
please review!!!...*Van: I thought she said she wasn't going to beg.* ...ah shut up!
I didn't ask you to comment!!...*Van: I'm a major character in this story so if I were
you I'd be nice to me.*....uh...since when did my characters start talking back to
me?...*Angel: Now now...can't we all just get along?*...*Devil: ah shut your trap!
Don't listen to that goodie goodie! I say burn 'em all!!!*....uh...I'm starting to think
my id is a relative of Dilandau...or a pyromaniac. My conscience is starting to take
on a body so I'll stop now....before I scare anyone. *looks around*....~_~* guess
its too late for that huh?...well I'm stopping! Ta ta!! Have some cereal...cheerios!
Etc!!

~IndianBabeIII~