Vision Of Escaflowne Fan Fiction ❯ Memories ❯ The Prophecy ( Chapter 5 )

Chapter 5 : The Prophecy

Okay, when you see the word `flash' it means a character is having a sort of vision; in this story, Hitomi isn't the only one to have them.

Thud. Or at least, that's what it felt like, Hitomi thought. She lay there for a few moments, waiting for her head to stop spinning, feeling the wind brush past her. It carried the sweet scent of flowers, wafting it in her direction, and at once, Hitomi knew what it was; honeysuckle, as her mum grows them in the garden. This made her eyes snap open, becoming alert to this familiarity; then she started to wonder where she was, and heard the joyful singing of birds sing in unison. As she got up, she stood there staring out at the familiar green landscape, stunned by the shear beauty of it all; suddenly it dawned on her - where were the others? What happened? Then she remembered. Instinctively, she glanced up at the sky, and sure enough, there was the moon......and Earth.

"I'm on Gaea. . . I'm really on Gaea!" Just the realisation of it gave her an exhilarated feeling of happiness; she took a big breath of the great fresh air, and feeling like she was on top of the world. "But where's Duo?" That realisation took the feeling away again. Hitomi squinted in the bright Gaean sun that high above her; it was both bright and intense. Maybe he's somewhere nearby?

"Duo! Duo!!" Hitomi walked for what seemed like hours, miles even, and still no sign of him. All she saw was an endless green landscape that stretched for miles and miles before her, the hills rolling into each other, the long grass swaying in the breeze. It may be paradise, but alone, it seemed very daunting. As there was a clear pool of water nearby, Hitomi went to it and drank some, before carrying on searching; though she had no idea where, or how.

-------------------In a forest, in a small cottage, noon. --------------------------------------

"W-where am I?" (Oh my god! Hitomi!) Duo became alarmed as soon as he woke up, though he still had his eyes shut.

" How do you feel? " Said a female voice, it was gentle but strong.

"Er...I...I'm okay. I guess." (It doesn't sound like Hitomi, but who else could it be?? Sheesh I feel sick; maybe she does as well, which would explain why she sounds different)

"You've been unconscious for 3 days. I thought you were in a coma; you're lucky I found you in the forest, cause rumour has it that some strange looking men are out kidnapping people." Then his eyes snapped open, and began looking for something, anything that was might be familiar to him; he found a pair of emerald eyes looked at him with kindness, and Duo felt there was an air of grace surrounding this woman, strange, but true.

"Why?" She looked normal, but he was brought up not to be so trusting with people, and those scientist's made sure of that. Why did they single us out, and in isolation? He pondered.

"Because of an ancient prophecy;

"The lost soul returns from a distant place

Unleashing the power of Atlantis

When the girl from the Mystic Moon returns

And Gaea's future will be in her hands."

"Wow, some prophecy!" Duo exclaimed. "So do you know who she is? And where is 'Gaea' anyway?" Sitting up to face her, this `prophecy' business caught his attention completely; like a moth to a light.

"I don't know who she is, and neither do the people; the prophecy is just something that the villagers here began talking about; and as for Gaea - you're on it." The woman handed him a cup of some red liquid…Duo stared at it, wondering if it was drinkable…He must of made a face, cause she said to him; "You can drink it, it's only tea. Promise." Then she showed him her cup, which had the same stuff in it.

"Oh, right. Erm… listen, have you seen a girl with short brown hair with green eyes around? It's just that she's a friend and I really need to find her."

She shakes her head. "Sorry, but I will look out for her though. Don't worry; so long as she stays hidden, they won't get her."

"Hidden? From who?"

"The Sorcerers fear the dragons that live in these forest's."

"You seem to know a lot about this place. Who are you?"

The woman held a long sword, and was practising some kind of move with it, and Duo got the impression that she had some experience with using it, so stayed out of the way; he noticed, though, that she wore similar clothes to people on Earth; flared blue jeans, a polo-neck top, and a denim jacket…. and knows how to use, and hold, a sword…. It doesn't make any sense. Unless she's one of those schizophrenics…in which case he had better think of an excuse and get the hell out of there. But then she spoke, before he could even come up with a tiny idea. She turned to face him; looks like his life is over, and he's still only young…

"I can't tell you. Besides, I doubt you would believe me." That might, confirm his suspicions, but she was blocking the one-way exit to freedom… Great, just great. She slides the sword back into a sheath that was attached to her hip like a belt. At least she doesn't look evil or deranged…Does she?!

"Hmm… So how come you know how to use a weapon then? It looks quite heavy to me." What am I saying? I don't wanna die yet!!

"It's going to sound stupid, but I don't know either, it just…..feels natural to me, as if I've been doing this for years sort of way. I came here, not long ago, and found this abandoned cottage, so I decided to stay here while I work things out."

Now, this DOES confirm …er… something. Duo rattled his brains, and found - nothing. Wonderful. Not only is he going to die young, he's also going to be killed by a maniac, and to top it off, he's not even on Earth, because on Earth there aren't TWO moons in the sky… Still, there was a slight chance things might change, and he was going to have to risk everything; and all because of one woman. Sheesh, wouldn't the guys back at the science lab be proud? Winding up in a strange place; all for a girl. He'd never hear the end of it, if he survives… So, he cautiously asks something, because if that "something" is about him, then he'd better get a move on to get away fast.

"What kind of things?"

-------------------In the air, near the Asturian borders----------------------

This was it, Allen thought. They were now loosening the ship's anchors, and they had barely touched solid ground when a low rumbling sound started to grow. A whole hoard of Asturian soldiers came running up to surround the ship, before anyone could escape, then soldiers on horseback soon followed. Royal flags could be seen for miles, trumpets made their presence known, and the sight of two dark green carriages appeared. Everything came to an abrupt stop, almost as soon as it had begun. One of the doors opened, and Allen saw a familiar face that greeted him.

"Hello Allen, long time no see. Queen Millerna wants to see you at the palace; I'm only here as I was coming for a visit, and because Millerna is in a meeting with her council." Eries, as always, was the only princess to be so mild mannered and polite; she wore her usual hat and cloak to shield against the wind, with a few guards on stand by just in case.

Flash. The girl was wearing a long delicate white gown of some sort, and it seemed to float as it reached the ground, and looked like it was made with layer upon layer of this delicate fabric. She threw the cluster of lilies aside, as if she were scattering flower seeds, and they changed into pure white feathers. Then she was gone.

Gasps. (Wh-who IS she?? And why do I keep seeing images of her??)

"Allen? Allen are you alright?" Eries' voice sounded so distant yet clear.

"Yes...yes I am." Allen straightened up.

"Shall we begin?" She gestured towards her carriage.

"Of course, your Majesty." Bowing, he waited until Eries was in her carriage and closed the door, before climbing into his own.

----------------------------In Fanelia-------------------------------------

"I know she's here Merle, I can sense it, but I just don't know how or why I know. I wish I knew where she was." Van got that look in his eyes again.

"Me too; I miss her."

"Only because you like to make fun of her." He pointed out.

Merle smirked. "Yeah well, she is strange; after all, she is from the Mystic Moon."

They both sat on the rooftop of the barn, staring at the Mystic Moon in the sky. Birds flew overhead, with Merle watching them hungrily, angry at the fact that she can't catch them. At the same time, she remembered something important;

"Lord Van!!" Both of them had jumped as a result of Merle's sudden loudness. "I've just remembered something; I heard some of the villagers talking about some ancient prophecy that might involve Hitomi."

"Yes, I've heard it too Merle. The sooner we find this person, and Hitomi, the better."

"I've got a baaad feeling about all this."

Now, I'm seriously wondering if people even like this fic; so far I've only had one criticism about it…