Vision Of Escaflowne Fan Fiction ❯ The Story of Escaflowne ❯ Chapter 7: What To Do? ( Chapter 7 )

Chapter 7: What to Do?

*What should I do?* Sarah asked herself mentally as she held onto her pendent. She sighed and leaned onto the railing of the catwalk. In the distance the sun was getting ready to set, turning the sky an orange and pink colour. "I just want to go home . . ."she mumbled as she fear the urge to burst into tears.

"Where is exactly that you are from?" Sarah stood up straight and turned towards the voice. It was the man she had run into earlier.

"Um . . ." she was hesitant on answering. Not only had Van and the others considered them enemies but so had Vari. *Can I trust him?*

"Are you really from the Mystic Moon?" her eyes widened in both fear and shock. How did he know?

"Uh . . .ya. I'm from Canada which is on what you call the Mystic Moon. Why do you ask?" the man walked out of the shadows and closer to her.

"My name is Folken Strategos."

"I'm Sarah Heddle." they shook hands. *He doesn't seem all that bad.*

"Please, tell me of your abilities." Sarah held back a laugh *If he only knew*

"Well, to be honest, I don't have them anymore."

"What do you mean?" she sighed and leaned against the railing with her back facing the sun set.

"Well I had them but because I've fallen in the arms of he enemy she took them away." Folken looked at her confused.

"Who took them away?"

"She called herself Vari. She said I had failed in my mission to save Gaea. Because of Dilandau I've failed." Sarah looked at him and noticed the shocked expression on his face. "Is something wrong?" he shook his head no and walked away.

His own mother had said it to that girl. Zaibach was the enemy. But how could that be? What they are working towards was for the better of mankind on all of Gaea. Were Dornkirk's theories wrong? No, they couldn't be but their actions to obtaining their goal was very questioning now to Folken.

When Folken had left, Sarah turned and stared into the horizon. "What should I do?" she had asked herself once again. *I have Dilandau wanting me but do I want him? He fucking well raped me but is it considered rape if you liked it or gave in?* her gaze lifted to the star lit sky to focus on the blue moon. A single tear fell from each eye. She felt so alone and scared.

Dilandau stood at the end of the catwalk watching her. the setting sun gave her an angelic glow. Even he was confused with his emotions. His conscience told him that what he had done was wrong but his ego and pride told him other wise. *what should I do?* it seemed to be a question he would never ask. 'Follow your heart . . .' a silent voice echoed in the back of his mind.

*my heart? And just how do I do that?*

'Forget about your pride and ego. Go after what you truly desire. Let your heart make your decisions.' Dilandau thought about it and looked unsure. He looked toward Sarah again but with his heart. There he saw a lonely girl who longed to be comforted. He went to step forward but stopped.

*Why should I? Why would I? I'm Dilandau Albatou, leader of the elite Dragon Slayers. I won't let some petty woman get the best of me.* He stuck up his nose and went to turn around but the voice came back.

'Like I said before Dilandau, forget about your stupid pride. Just for once follow your heart.' he looked back at Sarah and did as the voice instructed. He followed his heart. The closer he got to her, the more nervous he felt.

*why do I feel like this? I fear nothing. Nothing at all . . .* But he did have fears of his own. He feared to love. He knew that it would be the end of him.

Sarah turned her head to the right as she heard footsteps. She looked back at the horizon once again, trying to forget about him. *maybe if I ignore him, he'll just go away.* However, that's not what happened. He placed his hand on her shoulder but gently. She looked at his hand then his face. Something was different about him.

"What do you want?" she asked trying to hide her sadness from him. He brought her into a loose embrace.

"I . . .I don't know . . ." he had changed somehow. He wasn't being the conceited bastard from before. His embrace was not a forced one and just felt so different to her.

A/N: *sniff* that was so sweet. Well, in my opinion. I just thought now would be the perfect time to bring out the softness in Dilly. I hope you guys liked it. I was kinda impressed myself.