This is so beautifully written, I can't wait to read the sequel. Don't ever stop writing and creating.

I think that Merle is one of the best characters in Escaflowne!You showed here all her devotion to Van well, I really like this peace of fanfic:)

Thank goodness my best friend found this! I didn't know there was a prequel! Another excellent story, Dendera. It was a beautiful example of what might be going through little Merle's mind. _ Any chance of a sequel?

Aww that is so sweet and beautiful. I love it. I'm reading the sequel next!

great job at writing Merle's POV. it really does sound like her

haha i read (to return) before reading this. but i like it the same!

This was super sweet! You should write more Van/Merle pairings (*Fate sings*I love that pairing, I love that pairing) I have a Merle/Van fic up its called 'In the Moment' Please read it my pen name is 'the forgotten fate'Email me if you plan to write more Merle/Van! (Im off to read your fic 'to return'

Absolutely beautiful. This echoes all too familiar teen angst, but with a truth behind it not to be found in high school romance. Ah, memories. At least love still exists in fiction :)

Great portrayal of Merle by the way. She rocks.