Legal disclaimer:  All characters in this fanfic are the property of
Anime Village and the creators of the Vision of  Escaflowne.  I am only
writing this story to create my ideal ending to the series and it is
not meant to insult any die-hard fans of Escaflowne or demoralize the
characters in anyways.  Thanks, if there are any questions or comments
feel free to e-mail me.

Two Hearts Beating as One- A Vision of Escaflowne Lemon Fanfic
By:  Sarah Nguyen (animanga@aol.com)


^ÓI^Òll never forget you.^Ô

Hitomi had uttered this when she parted from Gaea only a few months
ago, before returning to her home on Earth.  And it had been these same
words that had echoed faintly in her mind as again she was haunted by
her memories of her time on that planet.

For the last few days Hitomi had been having restless nights, all her
dreams were of Gaea and it^Òs inhabitants: Allen, Merle, Millerna,
Folken, and most of all- Van.  This night however was almost
unbearable.  Unable to sleep, Hitomi sighed as she sat up in her bed.
Wrapping her blanket even more tightly around herself, she tried to
fight off those images of her past.  But they all came flooding back to
her, and she started remembering the all ordeals she had been through,
all the fond times she had on that planet, and again the figure who had
been in her thoughts the most:  Van Fanel.  At the mention of his name,
her cheeks grew warm, and she could feel her heart beat faster.

^ÓVan.^Ô  Whispering his name into the air, Hitomi shut her eyes tightly,
the familiar sound of his name rekindling her longing for him.  Was it
that long ago since she had been by his side?  Why now of all times did
she miss him so much?  Where was he? Was he thinking of her?^Å Questions
raced through her mind as for the first time since she had returned, a
deep sense of doubt had slowly gathered in her heart, and in her
conscience.

She opened her eyes, fully awake now, trying to see into the darkness.
Only the light of the moon illuminated her bedroom.  Gazing across her
room, she could make out the faint outline of the dusty deck of tarot
cards.   Hitomi had given up fortune telling since then, but now she
felt the urge to do a reading on her own fate.  Shaking her head
furiously, Hitomi pushed aside the temptation.  So many times her
readings were the cause of the pain and suffering inflicted on the ones
she loved.  It was the very despair in her heart that made the less
fortunate fate come true.

Why had she come back?  Life on Earth was far less exciting than the
one she had those few months on Gaea.  It was her own decision to
return, to return to the one she thought she was meant to be with.  But
here there was no one who cared for her, not anymore.  She had thought
that had loved Amano-sempai, but now that Amano and Yukari were
together, --.
	
Shutting her eyes tightly as that thought rang through her mind again.
No-one.  She really had no-one to run to.  She was alone and far away
from the one who loved her. The hollow feeling that had started in her
chest slowly spread, and so did the aching in her heart that would not
stop.

^ÓNo.  Don^Òt be a fool, what about your family, what about your school,
the life you once had?  The one you-^Ó She couldn^Òt finish her sentence
for was at that was that instance she had realized that she loved him.
But he was gone, and far away as ever from her.  Tears welled up in the
corners of her eyes as the thought hit her again hard, piercing through
her soul, tearing her heart in two.  She held herself close she began
to weep into her pillow, the tears flowing effortlessly.

^ÓVan, can you feel my pain?  I miss you so much I can^Òt bear to be
alone any longer^Å^Ô

Across the space that spanned between them, on a planet known as Gaea,
the one to whom Hitomi called awoke.
***
Van^Òs eyes suddenly flew open.  Hitomi^Òs thoughts had pierced his heart
like a knife.  Quickly he sat up in the bed, fighting to cease the
hurt, the sorrow his whole being now felt.  These feelings became more
strong and forceful, the pendant around his neck glowing intensely.

^ÓHitomi.  I-^Å,^Ô his voice struggling to wrench out her name, but his
mind and body was now one with Hitomi.  Everything that she had felt,
he was feeling it all with her.

^ÓI understand.^Ô
***
With the Zaibatch empire destroyed, Gaea had begun her slow process of
rebirth.  Kingdoms once so in fear of invasion by the Zaibatch now
allied themselves with one another, and for once, the fighting had
ceased upon the land.  The fate of the people no longer lay in the
hands of a madman, and the wars once rampant between kingdoms became a
part of history.  A new era of peace and stability had begun, and the
people slowly repaired the land once strewn with blood.

With Escaflowne stored safely in her sanctuary, Van Fanel assumed his
duties as king, and put all his strength into bringing Fanelia back to
it^Òs former spender.  So great was his effort, that during that time
period, all other thoughts were suppressed into the back of his mind.
Van was preoccupied with his duty, pouring his heart and soul into the
rebuilding his completely destroyed the kingdom.  It had taken him
months of travels to re-establish economic ties with the neighboring
kingdom, and with Ashuria^Òs help, the city and her citizen once again
had a home.

Now, Fanelia was once again the bustling city of before, her forests
green with life, and her king celebrated as one of the greatest they^Òve
ever had.
***
Since the day Hitomi had left, all of his thoughts of her had been
pushed to the far reaches of his mind.  Now that serenity blessed his
kingdom, his primary concerns were no more.  Day by day those thoughts
of Hitomi began to gradually grow until for the past nights, Hitomi was
all he thought of:  her smile, the way she made his heart feel at ease,
the way she could sense how he felt without words- everything about
her.  Although he could see her anytime he wanted- in his mind- it
wasn^Òt the same as being with her- physically.

When she was on Gaea, Hitomi took his love for granted.  From that
fateful day he had been transported to Earth during his dragon-slaying
rite and she had run into him, he had loved her.  But for so long the
knight, Allen had been in the way, her affection directed towards
another and not to him.  For so long he could not help but feel his
heart ache in silent envy every time.  It was not until that day she
had been briefly transported back to Earth that he realized it was HIS
love for her that had brought her back, and not Allen^Òs.  Now she was
gone, for good^Å

Tears rolled down his cheeks as Van clenched his fingers around the
pendant she left him, holding it tighter as if it would make her
suddenly appear.  He slipped it off from around his neck and held it
tight in his palm.  It continued to gather more light, and glow more
brightly as his thoughts for Hitomi became more intensified, his mind
focusing on her and his desire to be with her again.

Wishing these thoughts aloud, he said in deep concentration,^ÓHitomi,
come to me^ÅOur love can not withstand this separation any longer.^Ô  His
love put into every word,^ÔPlease, I miss you so much.  Come join me and
let us spend eternity side-by-side.^Ô

The pendant shone and continued to gain more light.  A bright beam of
light shot into the room, piercing the darkness around Van^Å
***
^ÓVAN!!^Ô
Hitomi cried his name aloud in her room.  For once he had uttered those
words, her mind immediately answered his pleas.  Their hearts beating
as one.

^ÓI^Òm coming Van!  I love you so much^Å.Wait for me!^Ô she shouted in
bliss.  Suddenly her body was engulfed in the light and the familiar
journey to Gaea had begun, and in only a few seconds would she be with
him-Van, her soulmate, once more.

Van looked skyward as the beam shot up, his heart beat quickly, rapidly
in anticipation of Hitomi^Òs arrival.  Seeing her figure in the light,
he jumped up, his wings unfolding as he began his flight to her.
[Hitomi , how I want to feel you in my arms once more.]

Hitomi reached out with both arms, as in her sight the flying figure of
Van could be seen.  He caught her in an embrace effortlessly, and she
felt his arms encircle her tightly, supporting her.  She rested her
head upon his warm chest, nuzzling her head under his chin, hearing his
heart beating with hers.  Van held her tightly as he descended to his
bedroom window. Having her in arms only made his desire for her
greater.   Here she was with him, and he would never let her go.  Van
looked down at the smiling face of Hitomi, her eyes shut as if she
feared that at any moment this joy would end.  ^ÓHitomi,^Ô he sighed her
name under his breath as they reached the ledge.  Hitomi hearing her
name only clung tighter, not wanting to leave the warmness that was his
chest.  Still holding her, he set her down and stood in front of her.

Hitomi looked into his eyes in the darkness, feeling his gaze burn into
her heart.  She wanted to tell him all the things she had pent up
inside of her, but instead she just stood there.  Her mouth lay open,
the words not coming out.  Her body tensed, and her hands gathered into
fists at her sides.  She didn^Òt know what to say now that she was here
alone with him.  Her mind was overwhelmed by the strong feelings of
longing and affection she had for him.  Suddenly, she was confused, and
light-headed.  Van^Òs eyes were boring into her, her knees became weak,
and her heart was racing.  She could feel his immense love for her, the
love that she was returning to him.  Just being in the same room with
him was too much for Hitomi^Å

Sensing distress, Van looked warmly at her, and slowly lifted his hands
to the sides of her head, tilting it back so that he could better look
into her eyes that were the windows into her soul.  She was trembling,
her eyes, wide and shining, were reflecting the light of the moon like
the water on a pond.  Her mouth was open slightly, and her soft lips
were quivering.  [Hitomi am I making you feel this way?] He could sense
the anxiety and the frustration she felt as she fought to sort out her
thoughts.  Not able to resist the strong urge building inside of him,
he leaned forward and kissed her hard on the lips.

With his lips on hers, Hitomi, sighing, relaxed into him and tiptoed
toward him returning the kiss with the same effort.  They withdrew and
Van held her back by the shoulders.

^ÓHitomi, I^ÅI love you.  I^Òm so glad you^Òre here,^Ô he said softly, not
decreasing the force by which he held her.  Van stared at her face
intently, waiting for her words, waiting for her reply to his words,
the ones that he had always wanted to tell her.

^ÓVan^ÅI know, I^Òve known and I^Òve waited for the moment that you^Òd call
me to you.  I never could go back, not anymore, our love-,^Ô her words
were stopped momentarily.  What was she going to do, would she stay
here?  Yes^ÅEarth was no longer her home, she belonged here, on Gaea.
Van needed her^Å.she needed him.

^ÓStay here, we can^Òt go on not being together,^Ô and with that Van
pressed Hitomi into him, his wings enfolding around her seemingly frail
figure protectively.

The warmth of his body, the scent of him drove her to almost to
euphoria.  Yes.  This was where she wanted to spend eternity, forever
with him, next to his heart.  This time she went up to kiss him, their
lips meeting.  Never once while she was on Gaea before had she and Van
kissed.  Deep in her heart she had cared for Van, but it was always
Allen that had kissed her.  It was Allen that she had run to for love,
even though Van meant so much more to her.  But she had not even been
kissed Van before, never. Guilt struck her heart, and she moved again
away from Van.  Breaking his embrace reluctantly, she walked to the
window.

The soft summer wind grazed her face as she looked out upon the
reconstructed Fanelia, it^Òs lights glowing like embers in the dark.
She looked up to see in the night sky the glowing spheres that were the
moon, and ^Öearth.  Earth, a place that was now but a dream to her.

***
Confused by her sudden withdrawal from their kiss, reluctantly he let
her out of his arms, letting her walk to the window.  What could be
weighing on her mind, he thought.  He looked at her as she gazed out
into the sky, deep in thought.  Slowly he walked towards her, waiting
patiently for her to speak.
***
She could feel Van^Òs breath on her neck as he stood behind her,
wondering why she had broke their passionate moment.  Although he was
silent, she could sense the curiosity building in his mind, but he
wouldn^Òt implore.  He would wait till she told him, when she was ready
to talk.

^ÓVan^Åwhen Allen was here, did you feel jealous?^Ô  whispering this, her
voice quavered unconfidently as she slowly spun around to face him.
^ÓDid you-^Ô Again she stopped mid thought, unable to express her
feelings, her concerns in words.  Lost, she looked down on the ground,
the silence in the room deafening.

Van, startled by this unexpected question, searched his mind for an
answer.  He slowly walked away from her, and sat at the foot of his
bed, thinking, remembering those sensations that he had hid so well
before.  What would be his answer.  Yes he had been jealous- initially,
but deep down inside he had known that the whole time it was him that
she loved, and not Allen.

^ÓNo I wasn^Òt Hitomi,^Ô he replied after a few minutes.   His voice firm
and resolute.

At this he turned his head towards the window, looking over at the
figure silhouetted by the light of the moon.  Hitomi was only in her
nightgown, an almost sheer and gauze like dress that let the light play
on every curve of her body.  Van smiled in adoration as he continued to
examine her.  Although her face was turned away from him, he saw that
she had crossed her slender arms in front of her trying to stay calm.
Her neck, long and graceful was arched back as she looked out upon the
sky. Her hair had grown since the last time he saw her, barely brushing
her shoulders.  She looked more feminine than the last time she was
here.  Or maybe it was just that now, everything about her was
perfect...Her mind, body, soul- every aspect of her only reflected
beauty.

Hitomi was relieved by his answer, the tension ebbing away slowly.  She
turned around and walked to the sitting figure on the bed.  He held out
his arms for her, and accepting his gesture, she sat herself down on
his lap.  Van wasted no time and began kissing her once again, this
time sensing that she was relaxed and waiting for him.  Putting his
left arms under her legs, and her arms around his neck, he lifted her,
and set her gently on the bed, and bent over her.

The blood rushed to her already madly blushing cheeks as she gazed into
the eyes of the one bent over her.  ^ÓVan,^Ô saying his name as she
sighed with desire.  She lifted her head up to meet his lips and again
they enlocked in a kiss.   Van began to bend down lower, eventually
resting his elbows on the bed for support.  Seizing this opportunity,
Hitomi gathered his lower lip into her mouth, suckling on it gently,
and drawing it out, tasting him.

Van had never been kissed before this, and he could feel himself
getting warmer.  He sighed and bent down to kiss her deeper, and
suddenly her tongue was in his mouth. Her tongue fondling his with
hard, desperate motions.  Never breaking their kiss, he turned on his
side so that her head now rested on his right arm, and this left arm
lay languidly on her cheek.  As the minutes of pure bliss ebbed by, his
hand began to travel, slowly down to her chest.

Hitomi sighed into their kiss has she felt Van arms slowly make its way
down, grazing her breast.  Making a small whimpering noise, she edged
herself closer so that Van now enveloped her right breast with his
hand.  At first he seemed hesitant, but slowly, unconfidently, he began
to massage her breast gently through the light gown covering their
body, not sure if he was hurting her.  Lifting both with his palms, he
handled them roughly, marveling at how the points began to harden
through the thin fabric.  She sighed again and moaned softly as to
signal to Van that it felt good, and she was enjoying it.

Van had never been with a woman before this, and was unsure of what to
do, but soon enough the urges inside of him began to start, and
instinct began to guide him.  He began to knead her breasts a bit more
forcefully, his kiss becoming more deep, more urgent.  He heard Hitomi
moan more loudly, and that signaled to him that her breast wanted more
attention.  Breaking their kiss, he slowly brought his head down to her
breast, moving his left hand down the front v-neck of her gown, and
undid the ties that bound the front of the gown together.  Slowly he
peeled the sides back, savoring the gradual exposure her breasts.

Her firm and round breasts were soft and supple.  Van examined them in
adoration as they moved up and down, her breathing growing heavier,
whispering softly, ^ÓHitomi, you^Òre perfect,^Ô and with that he looked at
her hardened, protruding nipple.  Smiling, he went down to bring his
mouth to it.  Pausing hesitantly, he sighed as he began to lick around
the mound avoiding the sensitive area.

Hitomi feeling the warm breath on her nipple arched her back so that
his mouth would be closer to it, but Van only moved away- teasing her.
She sat up and forcefully pushed his head on to her breast.
Immediately, his mouth engulfed the breast and she could feel the
tongue flickering on the tip of her nipple, covering it with quick,
rapid strokes.  With his arms pushing on the small of her back, she was
pressed even closer to him.  Her breath became ragged as she now was
sitting up, her head tossed backwards as Van pushed his face into her
cleavage.  His right hand now began to give her left breast more
attention between his thumb and forefinger bringing both nipples to a
hardened point.

All the while, she was becoming wetter with every lick of his tongue,
which slowly licked her nipple driving her insane with it^Òs patient and
gradual pace.

Van smiled as he heard Hitomi softly began to whisper his name,
pleading him to go faster.  All this felt like a dream, and his every
desire was coming true.  She was here with him for once, calling out
his name, melting under his touch.  Encouraged, he quickened his licks,
alternating between each glorious breast.

Van was quickly driving Hitomi into an orgasm.  All his delicate
ministrations on her sensitive breasts were making her go over the
edge.  Her body glistened with sweat, and her moans became more
intensified as she felt his mouth leave her breasts and slowly make
it^Òs way down her stomach.  It went further until it reached the wet
spot between her thighs.

He had decided that Hitomi was urging him on, so reached down to the
hem of her nightgown and began to rip it to the neckline.  Shedding the
garment, her body was now fully exposed to him.  Hitomi was so
beautiful.  Her body slender yet firm, was absolutely exquisite to him.
The way her breasts on her heaving chest moved up and down, to the
smooth, tight thighs that lay tightly closed.  Unable to control the
desire he had for her, he moved back up to look at her irresistible
face.  Hitomi^Òs eyes were shut tightly, and her lips were parted as she
panted in short breaths.  ^ÓHitomi, you^Òre beautiful, and tonight is no
exception.  Let this moment never end,^Ô and Hitomi opened her eyes.
Van could only see love and compassion in her gaze, their love
intensifying getting stronger with each moment.  She whispered his name
and felt him kissing her again.  Their tongues entwined around each
other, the heat increasing. His fingers had moved down to between her
legs and were probing her lips.  Hitomi moaned into his mouth as she
felt the digit entering her to the knuckle, her legs wrapping around
his waist as Van began to move the finger in and out of her hungry
opening.

The moment he felt Hitomi^Òs legs begin to tighten around him, Van moved
his mouth down to her mound.  Putting each hand around either thigh he
began to spread them wide.  Her hardened clit had become slick with her
flowing juices.  He kissed her clit and began to lick it slowly but
firmly.  Hitomi^Òs thighs tried to close reflexively but Van^Òs strong
arms kept them spread apart.  Stroking the clit in small circles with
his tongue, he slowly began to increase the pace.

Hitomi^Òs voice was becoming more ragged, her breathing more urgent.
With each maddening stroke, the moans escaping her lips grew louder as
she was reaching her climax.  Once Van had inserted his tongue in her,
she came, her voice calling Van^Òs name out constantly.  Tired and
spent, the tension in her limbs eased, and immediately she felt Van
move up to hold her.  She looked warily into his eyes, the eyes that
were glowing warmly with passion, their gaze filled with loving
adoration.  Unable to resist the urge inside of him, Van kissed her
passionately.  His arms holding her close, he rested his head lightly
on her breast, listening to the beating of her heart.

^ÓHitomi, I^Òve only dreamed and waited for this moment with you.  I
would have waited all of eternity for a night like this, but here you
are- so full of love,^Ô turning his head so that he looked into her
eyes, he continued,^Ô I love you so much.  There is so much I want to do
with you, and we have all the rest of our lives to do it.^Ô  But before
she could answer, his lips had covered hers, and she sighed his name
into his mouth, tasting her own juices.

Now that she had rested, it was time for her to act.  Turning slowly so
that she was the one on top, Hitomi lay out vertically on top of him,
not breaking their kiss once.  With her chest pressed firmly on his,
she began to move downward until her she could feel his hard rod
pressing into her thigh.  She opened her eyes slowly and saw that Van^Òs
eyes were staring at her.  A smile spread on her face as she softly
whispered,^ÔLet me show you how much I love you.  Let me make my dreams
come true too^Å^Ô  And with that she let herself down on him, his rod
entering her opening.

Van had not meant to go this far, not in one night.  He had wanted to
spread this over the course of a few nights.  Although his member told
him otherwise, he knew that both he and Hitomi were virgins, this night
being the first of their many nights to come.  But once he was under
her, he felt her desire to have him in him.  It took a lot of control
on his part to not just ram himself into her as his member rested so
close to her mound.  But the moment she had spoken, he knew that it was
time, time for his release.  Once his member had entered to the hilt,
the wave of pleasure washed over both of them, the heat increasing.
Hitomi^Òs opening clamped down tightly upon Van^Òs member, as they began
to rock in unison.  Their hips rammed in a slowly accelerating motion
as Hitomi began to buck harder, her cries piercing through the
darkness.

As their hips moved wildly in desperation, Hitomi^Òs breast rubbed
against Van^Òs chest all the more.  Van quickly took this opportunity to
suckle on the nipples, toying with the hardness in his mouth.  Van^Òs
pounding rammed with animalistic hunger as Hitomi began pleading, her
voice calling out for more.  Finally he felt her reach another orgasm
as he felt her clamp down on him like a vice.  Slowly he removed his
member and let her fall to his chest, limp and breathing heavily.  Van
stroked her back slowly, savoring the resilience of the skin which was
now moist with sweat.  Her body became more relaxed as she wound down,
her face glowing with pleasure and fulfillment.

Hitomi had reached her second orgasm, and would not stop till Van came.
Resting on his strong torso, her arms dangled languidly on his sides.
Unable to express to joy she felt just then, she quickly moved up to
kiss him, trailing her kisses back down again, down to his hardened
member.  Kissing the tip of the member, she slowly licked the sides of
his rod, eventually engulfing it^Òs full length within her mouth.
Hitomi could sense Van^Òs pleasure as he grunted her name, his fists
clenching the sheets tightly.  This only made Hitomi^Òs tongue increase
their attention on his member, her mouth caressing him.

Unable to control himself any longer, Van was about to release himself
in her mouth,but pulled himself out.  Positioning himself, Van inserted
himself into her opening gently, ramming her hips as he it shot into
her.  Spent and content, he lay back on the pillows, feeling the warm
figure of Hitomi move up to lie besides him.  He held her in his warm
embrace, absently tracing her lips with his finger.

After a few moments of rest, he sat up, starting into the darkness.
What would happen now?  Was this one moment of fulfillment, one night
of satisfaction?  Shaking he is head to clear the doubt in his mind, he
looked down to see the concerned face of Hitomi.  Van smiled gently at
her, and lifted her chin up with his finger.  Their lips once again
locked in a lust-filled kiss.  He drew out this kiss and gazed into
those lovely diamonds that were her eyes.  Van knew what he had to do.
Clearing his throat, he slowly spoke.  ^ÓHitomi, do you consider Fanelia
your home now?^Ô  His eyes burning deep into hers.

Her eyes a glow with endearing affection, she answered without a second
thought,^ÔWherever you are, that is my home.  Whether it^Òs to the ends
of this planet,that will be where I belong.  We are no longer two
separate people.  Our minds and soul are one in the same.  I could
never be apart from you, never again.^Ô  Hitomi^Òs words affected Van in
more ways than one.  His entire being burned with devotion, his mind in
complete agreement with her.  No, never would they be apart again.  She
would be his, and him hers forever.  Drawing her nearer, his arms held
on to her as if for dear life.  Hitomi kissed his throat tenderly, her
lips drinking in his scent, his presence.

Holding her still, Van slipped under the covers of the bed as they both
fell into a deep sleep, their most peaceful of many nights, their  arms
entwined around one another, their hearts beating in synchrony.

TWO MONTHS LATER
^ÓI Van of Fanelia have an important announcement to make.  Your queen
will be the one whom I hold in great respect and love, Hitomi Kanzaki.^Ô
The crowded streets filled with cheers as the citizens of the kingdom
showed their true reverence for their king^Òs decision and their new
queen.

Van held Hitomi on the balcony, their hand gripping in a fierce hold,
their faces beaming with the compete adoration and commitment they had
for one another.  Van kissed Hitomi deeply as the crowds^Ò cries only
increased in volume, their eyes focused intently on one another.

Deep in the crowd, one figure was not cheering.  Allen looked at the
couple, resisting the urge to run up there and separate them.  He
fingered his lips in remembrance of the kisses he and Hitomi once
shared. Lowering his head, the jealously that was burning his soul was
eventually taking over his mind.  His lips were brought into a smile as
he whispered under his breath, ^ÓHitomi, you were always mine^Å^Ô

To be continued^Å  (maybe if I feel like it, if not just ignore Allen
^_^!)

Authoress Note:
	After spending $150+ and over (let^Òs see 8 times oh 75 minutes)
600+ minutes of my life, I was let with an empty feeling.  Escaflowne,
for me anyways, had an unsatisfying ending.  Over the course of several
restless nights, my mind unable to comprehend why Hitomi had left, I
awoke to begin typing this on my PC.  After several days of editing
here it is.  Ta-da.
	Although I^Òve read many lemon fanfics, this is my first attempt
at one.  Cheesy? Cliché? Not enough sex?  Sorry you guys.  I really
tried to make it a ^Óhot and heavy one,^Ô but inspired by Hiei^Òs and
Vegeta^Òs epic lemons, I made mine have- yes- a story to it.  If you
have any comments, ideas, suggestions, or just some input- e-mail me.
	Oh yea one other thing, I commend my fellow girl-lemon write at
arms: Hikari Shido, the writer of the best Rurouni lemon.  Thanks.

Sarah, the hentai hime