Vision Of Escaflowne Fan Fiction ❯ The Story of Escaflowne ❯ Chapter 4:Discoveries ( Chapter 4 )

Chapter 4: Discoveries

Dilandau sat proudly in his chair while his Dragon slayers practised in the training gym. Dilandau, however, was not alone. Folken stood in the shadows while they awaited any news from the capital of the Zaibach empire.

Dilandau absentmindedly scrapped the side of the wine bottle with his jewelled dagger. The screeching noise it made Folken shudder slightly. He had to stop it. The nosie was becoming unbearable for him now.

"Dilandau, why did you capture that girl?" Dilandau stopped and put the dagger into the leather sheath which laid in the table beside the bottle. A grin came to his face.

"Well, one of my Dragon slayers reported that she was from Fanelia and saw them burn the pathetic country. I captured her to keep her from spreading word that we were the ones who destroyed Fanelia." Folken knew and sensed there was another reason that he was hiding. Although what Dilandau had said made sense. If she had seen everything in Fanelia, she could very well destroy their plans.

"Why else did you capture her?" Dilandau grinned slyly at the question. The look had said it all. Folken did not wait for an answer and just left, leaving Dilandau alone. He walked down through the hallways at a quick pace. Something about that girl made him feel the need to report it to the emperor, Dornkirk.

He punched in a code on the number pad beside a set of steel doors. Once the numbers had been pressed, a green light glowed from it and the doors slid open. Folken walked up to the large screen and waited as it lit up. An old man's face appeared on the screen. Folken bowed his head in respect to the old man.

Allen, Van and Merle sat in a secluded room at a round table. A knock came from the door and Allen yelled for them to come in. "Gaddes, has anyone found her yet?" Gaddes shook his head no.

"Sorry boss but one of the men claims to have seen her talking with General Dilandau of Zaibach." Allen narrowed his eyes. *What could they want with her?* he wondered

"Um boss," Allen turned his gaze back to his comrade. "There have been some reports of Zaibach guymelefs in the distance."

"They're planning an attack on the fort." Van said while he repositioned himself in his seat.

"Gaddes, have everyone prepare for battle. Knowing Dilandau, he's probably the one behind this."

Time passed like seconds for Sarah and soon it was once again night and still no sign of Dilandau. She had made an attempt to escape earlier but the door had been locked. She feared to fall asleep but her body wouldn't let her stay awake. She sat on the bed trying to fight off the drowsiness. "I . . . I won't . . .fall . . ." she let out a yawn. "Asleep . . ." she yawned again and decided it wouldn't hurt to lay down for a minute. When she laid down on the bed she decided to just rest her eyes for a second but that second turned into a minute then into a blissful sleep.

A/N: I know it's short and I am sorry