Vision Of Escaflowne Fan Fiction ❯ Love is Never Lost ❯ Princess Sora? ( Chapter 2 )

Vision of Escaflowne fanfic

LOVE IS NEVER LOST (ch.2)

By: Atlantis Angel (Mary)

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"Hitomi, you awake?" asks Van.

"What? What is it? Huh?" asks the sleepy Hitomi.

"Boy, travelling between worlds really takes it out of you." Chuckles the tired Van. "Come on the castle is this way. It's about a 30 minute walk from here." When they got back to Gaea it looked to be about 2 hours before the sun would begin to set.

"Okay Van." Yawns Hitomi while trying to stand up straight but with no avail.

"Here let me carry you." Suggests Van.

Van picks up Hitomi almost effortlessly and starts to walk in the direction of the castle. Hitomi tries to struggle away but is too tired. She eventually gives in and rests her head against the strong chest of Van. Listening to his every heart beat. Oh how she missed him so. Just having him right there was just enough to keep her filled with happiness. She was so tired and couldn't resist, so she fell asleep.

"I never lose you again." Van smiles to himself and walks toward the castle.

* * *

"Hmmmmmmm… I wonder when Lord Van coming back." Merle whispers to herself while staring out of one of the large castle windows. Van still wasn't back yet she started to get worried. When a beautiful carriage pulls itself up to the castle gates. "I don't recall anyone being invited to the castle at this time I wonder who it could be. I should go down there and check it out." With that said she picked herself up and started to walk toward the castle doors.

"Excuse me. But can you inform me on what is going on over here?" Merle asks a group of castle guards.

"Oh, Lady Merle, there is a Princess Sora of Marmonia at the gates. She is here for the annual ball but that was canceled this year because of the renovations to the ballroom." Says the tallest guard out of the group.

"Princess Sora? Of Marmonia? I've never heard of her or her country." Says the confused cat woman. "I guess she wasn't informed. I'll straighten this out. You are excused."

She makes her way toward the carriage. The princess had already been helped out of her carriage and was standing beside a tall, lean man who seemed nothing more then an escort. The princess was beautiful. She had long dark brown hair thrown over one shoulder. Her eyes were a beautiful shade of brown and her skin was lightly tanned. Which was unusual because the style was to have very pale skin, especially for a princess. But her tanned skin just made her look even more beautiful maybe even glowing.

"Hello, I am Merle, the adopted sister of King Van Slanzar de Fenal." Merle introduces herself. "Is there anything I can help you with?"

"Nice to meet you. My name is Princess Sora Minako. Daughter of King Leonard Minako, King of Marmonia and this is my advisor Darius." Says princess Sora with pride in her voice and her hand pointing to the tall, lean man beside her. "There is something you could help me with. I am here for the annual ball but I was just informed that it was canceled."

"Yes, that's right. Due to the renovations made to the ballroom we had to cancel." Answers Merle. "Sorry for the inconvenience. But you should have been informed about two months ago."

"Oh is that right." Replies the very arrogant Darius. "Well what should have happen didn't. What are you going to do about that? I think Princess Sora would be interested in meeting the King of Fanelia."

"How rude!" yells Merle.

"Please excuse Darius Lady Merle." Interrupts Sora. "But you know they get after a long ride in a uncomfortable carriage."

"It's alright." Says Merle giving Darius an evil look. "It would be insensitive of me to let you go home, after such a long carriage ride, and not let you meet King Van. Come with me, I'll show to a room where you may rest until King Van comes back."

"Back? Where might have he gone?" questions Darius.

"That's personal business." Snarls Merle. She walks toward the castle while being followed by Princess Sora and the very annoying Darius. Only to stop in front of a castle butler.

"Hello Victor, can you take Princess Sora and Darius to the east wing guest room?" Asks Merle.

"Yes, Lady Merle." Says the butler while grabbing the bags of princess Sora and Darius and walking into the Castle.

* * *

"She's so beautiful." Van whispers to himself.

He was sitting under a tree near the castle gates where he came to rest. He was still holding Hitomi in his arms and he was staring straight at her awaiting her awakening. He was just about to place her beside himself when her eyes started to flutter open. He soon found himself washed away in a pool of her beautiful sea green eyes. He always loved those eyes. They seemed to pierce deep into his soul whenever he saw them.

"Van?" asks the awakening Hitomi.

"Yes Hitomi?" questions Van.

"Are we there yet?" Hitomi asks impatiently.

"Actually, we've been here for a while. I just didn't want to enter the castle until you awakened." Answers Van.

"Why would you do that?" says Hitomi.

"You just looked so peaceful. I didn't want all the commotion in the castle to wake you, especially Merle. If she saw you, she would jump on you and yelled 'you're back, you're back!'. She missed you too you know." Laughs Van.

"I know someone else who missed me too." Snickers Hitomi.

"Who would that be?" asks Van.

"Well let's see. He's the King of all Fanelia, he has messy black hair, and he is about to walk me inside his newly rebuilt castle." Laughs Hitomi.

With that said they walk through the castle gates hand in hand. The castle was beautiful. Made of marble. The roof was blue once again but seemed to shine brighter in the sun. There were beautiful statues located everywhere along with wonderful flowers that coloured the grounds with all the colours of the rainbow and more. Everywhere they walked they were greeted with a bow or a curtsy.

"Lord Van!" Merle runs up to Van and grabs a hold of his strong arm. "You're back."

She turns her head only to be stared at by the curious Hitomi.

"Hitomi!!!!!" Merle hugs Hitomi with so much force that it cuts her supply of air.

"I missed you too, Merle." Says Hitomi while trying to breathe. "But can you let go of me? I can't breathe!"

"Sorry to break up your reunion, but it's getting dark. I think it would be best if we made our way into the castle and rest. I think we need it." Suggests Van. "Merle can you show Hitomi to a guest room?"

"Yes, of course Lord Van." Merle walks away almost forgetting Hitomi behind.

"Goodnight Van." Says Hitomi.

"Goodnight Hitomi." He picks up Hitomi's soft hand and places a gentle kiss on it. She giggles not noticing that Merle is still waiting for her. She runs up to Merle before waving goodbye to Van. He waves back with a smile planted on his face.

"Goodbye."

END OF CHAPTER TWO