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The Misunderstanding. Chapter 1.

Hitomi stood looking out across the water with sad eyes. Why? She thought. Why didn't he contact me again? It had been seven years since Hitomi Kanzaki had returned from Gaea, the world where the earth and the moon hung in the sky. Seven years since she had spoken to the Fanelian King, the boy with angel wings, Van Fanel. Perhaps he didn't care. Maybe it was foolish of me to think he would. Tossing her long honey coloured hair over her shoulder, she turned and, with one final glance, walked back to her apartment.

In those seven years Hitomi had changed both physically and mentally. Gone was the tomboy look. She had grown into an attractive woman with curves where there had not been any before. Her hair, which had been cut short, was now midway down her back. She was slim but well toed due to the many activities that she now took part in. Besides running, which she had kept up and even had a few track records at her university, Hitomi had also taken up mixed martial arts, fencing and kendo. She felt closer to Van during practice. She was also not as nieve as she had been when she was younger. Her Tarot cards, even though they were always with her, were rarely used anymore.

Entering her apartment she sighed softly. Since returning to the Mystic Moon, Hitomi had found herself feeling disconnected, out of place, with those around her. Her apartment, she couldn't think of it as her home, was sparsely furnished and had few decorations. There were some books on a bookshelf, a desktop computer on the desk near the window, a small sofa and armchair, a couple of photos of her family and friends and a potted plant. Dropping her folders onto the desk she turned her computer on then headed to the kitchen to make some tea while the computer started up. Drink in hand she settled herself down to check her emails. There was only one message in her inbox which was from her two best friend Yukari and Amano. They had gotten together a year after Hitomi had returned and married only last year. Yukari had moved to Europe a year before their wedding to be with Amano. Rarely did Hitomi hear from them and she really missed them.

After replying to the message she decided to get some work done. When her parents had suggested that she go to university she had known what she wanted to study. History and Mythology was an interesting subject for the young woman. It amused her somewhat at how she knew more about some aspects than her tutors thanks to her experiences on Gaea. Two hours later and Hitomi decided to have a break. After a quick shower she dressed in a pair of dark blue jeans, a light green tunic style top and a pair of ankle boots. Tying her hair back into a ponytail she sorted out her bag, placing her tarot cards in the bottom. Leaving her apartment she decided to go see her mother.

Leaving her families home, Hitomi felt happier. Her mother never failed in cheering her up. She had realised how Hitomi felt about Van before she herself did. As she headed for the train that would take her home she looked up at the stars. She had spent so much time with her mother that it was now very late. When the train arrived there were few people on it so it was easy for Hitomi to find a seat. As she was looking out of the window she noticed that she was coming up for the stop for her old school. Why not. She thought. It's been a while.

Getting off at the stop, she headed towards the school. When she reached her destination she headed for the track. A melancholy mood descended upon her as she walked onto the track.

This is where I met you Van. She thought with a wistful smile at the memory of the boy who had fought the dragon. On a whim, Hitomi swung her bag over her head and went to the starting line. Counting down from three she sped away from the starting line. As she ran she thought of the dark haired King and her other friends on Gaea. When she reached the finish line she bent over and placed her hands on her knees. Taking a couple of deep breaths she then straightened up and looked up and just to the left of the moon. Oh Van, if only I could see you again. Even if only to see that you're happy. Wiping the tear that had started running down her cheek she turned to go.

Before she had taken a step the air around her seemed to change. It was almost as if it were charged and crackling. Suddenly a pillar of light enveloped her and she felt her feet lift from the ground. Yes, she thought as tears of joy started running down her face. I'm going back. Van, I'm coming back to Gaea.