VOE Ch6

[Belisarius]

Here you guys I hope you like it.









VOE
Be Careful what you wish for?
Chapter 6


Jae came upon Esyla’s door and knocked on the door. It has been four days since they had been teleported to Gaea. Even to Jae, everything was happening at breakneck speed. But she didn’t have to break into and out of hell, like the young girl did. She wondered how she was doing after having to fight to stay alive. Jae was sure that Esyla was not doing very well, but trying to get a picture of what was happening had taken up most of her time. Also, trying to convince Allen that they were not Zybok spies took some time. Tension was still high a the fortress that Allen was administering as Vaughn was still unconscious.

“Come in.” said Esyla.

Jae walked into the room and saw Esyla laying on the bed looking at the ceiling. Esyla was wearing some clothes of the time, a long skirt and a simple white shirt.

“How long has it been since you last ate?” said Jae

“Last night, I went up to the kitchen and got some bread and cheese.” said Esyla in a monotone.

“You could at least make an attempt at lying, girl. We don’t know when we are going to back home, and……..” said Jae.

“Reading my mind again, Jae.” said Esyla with a little malice in her voice.

“I am not reading your mind. I can’t read……..”

“Bullshit, Jae. I heard your voice when me and Beli were trying to get out of Fanellia. “

“I don’t know how that happened, but I can assure you that I am not reading your mind. “

“Then why did you come? “

“Are you so much of a bitch that you can’t see that we are going to have to depend on each other to survive this war? “ said Jae with some agitation.

“You are not my mother. You are not even family. Why do you care?” said Esyla as she finally sat up.

“You’re right. I’m not. And I am glad for that. I couldn’t stand to have a selfish girl like you even be a relation to me. If you want to die, then go right ahead. “ said Jae. She was now very pissed about this. She could see that Esyla was depressed. Hell, even she was a little off about not being home. But why couldn’t she see that this was not the time to act like a bitch. They needed help and very few people would help them if they didn’t act grateful.

Jae walked out of the room quickly and went up to the ramparts of the fortress they were staying at. It was a mountain fortress near the Fanellia frontier. She looked at the mountain range and wondered what was happening over the range in Fanellia, then into the Zybok Empire. She decide to try to just take time to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings. The clear sky, the twinkling stars, the snowcapped mountain, and the wooded slopes seemed to be not real but like some great artist painting.

“So is the view of the range to your liking, Lady Janine? Or would like the gods to change the view for you?” said a voice.

She turned and her eyes quickly became slits as she saw Allen standing near on of the stairwell leading to the fortress.

“You seem to like to hear your own words, do you?” she said.

“I merely like to have a enjoyable discussion, and you my lady seem to be the only one that can give me that satisfaction.” said Allen with a flourish.

She turned away from the knight and again viewed the mountains. She tried to ignore the knight as he walked beside her, but couldn’t.

“What do you want? I told you in no uncertain terms that I am not interested in you.”

“Of Course, but this isn’t a social call. I have a number of decision to make and I need some one to hear them out. Despite your loathing of me, which I have no idea why, you seem to be the only one hear that can keep a clear head.” said the knight. “ A Zybok patrol was found not far from here. It would seem that they are looking for Escaflowne. I have no doubt that a emissary from them shall be here in the next week.”

“Why do you tell me this? You need to tell Prince Vaughn of this. “ said Jae.

“I would if he could listen, but he has not awakened since he arrived. It would appear the he has slipped into a coma. Which presents an interesting situation.” said the blonde knight.

“I think you need to talk to TT, because it involves him.”

“You seem to be their leader, M’Lady.”

“So you want me to try to talk to him about posing as the prince, right?”

“Yes, I understand that all of you are not from this world, but if the prince Of Fanellia is not conscious, then he could not ask for asylum in Austria, correct?”

“If Dalindau find out the Escaflowne is here, he’ll attack anyways.:

“How do you know that?”

“I talked to Hitomi. She seems to believe that this fortress will burn like Fanel Castle did.” Lied Jae. She knew that if the truth came out, they would be either be locked up or never be believed again. As much as she hated it, she needed Alan’s help to get home. “I’ll see if they’ll consider your action. I do want your promise that you will help find a way home.”

“I will endeavor to do so, M’Lady. I am sorry that the Fates have decided to put you and your friends in our time of tribulation, and as a Knight of the Heaven, I will find a way to return you and your friends home.” said the deeply bowing Alan. Alan then left the wall to allow Jae time to herself. She looked at the mountains as a cold breeze came from them. She felt if that it was a warning to her, of what could happen. That she to could be as cold as those mountains.




Elsewhere in the fortress, Esyla was standing before Escaflowne. She could just feel that the machine was restless, but that it could not tell others of it need. It scared her that the machine had some type of soul and that it was reaching out to her.

“The time of tribulation is at hand.” said a voice behind her. Esyla whirled and saw Hitomi looking at Escaflowne.

“How would you know, Hitomi?” said Esyla.

“I can see nothing but death and destruction every time I sleep. Ever since I ‘ve seen that.” as Hitomi pointed at Escaflowne.

“It is just a machine. It will do what is told. After all, what god would allow himself be put in something like that.” said Esyla as she moved past the Japanese girl.

“That’s the problem, Esyla. There is some powerful being in there. I know you feel it. Why would something so powerful be confined in such a thing? I wonder if doing that was its’ choice or some type of punishment. After all, we don’t know a lot of their history.” said Hitomi.

“Why are telling me this, Hitomi?” as Esyla wheeled to her. They were face to face with one another. Esyla was furious while Hitomi was frozen with fear. “What do you want? “

“I…………..I……………….” said a frightened Hitomi as Esyla stormed out of the area that concealed Escaflowne.

Esyla was walking to the are that was reserved for the crew that arrived from earth, while Alan got directives from Palas about them. She saw Jae walking in front of her and decided to all her out.

Jae turned around and faced the young teenager. Esyla was a stuck by how hard Jae looked right now. It was as if Jae was doing something that was against everything she wanted to do, but had determined to do it anyway.

“What are you doing up so late? I figure you’d be in bed asleep by now, Esyla.” said Jae.

“I’m having problems sleeping. I haven’t been in a middle of a war, and I’m just ..”

“excited. That’s what I’m feeling, too. I guess only CPOK and Bel would not be like this.” said Jae.

“you would be wrong there, ladies. I just know how to deal with it. “ said CPOK as he came out of the bathroom. “I didn’t think that Castles like this had hot water baths, but it was relaxing. Almost like the trip to the onsen in Japan.”

Esyla turned away in surprise as CPOK was wearing only a towel over his groin. “Will you tell us when you came out of the shower like that.”

“What I’m not embarrassed by my body? “ said CPOK.

*You should be,* thought Jae. “Anyways, have you seen TT anywhere, CPOK?” she said as she saw Esyla run for the nearest cover.

“He would be in the room with Hellfire, Tau, Naz. I believe they are playing card in there, and from what I could tell TT was cleaning house.” said the Aussie .


“CPOK, get dressed and met me and the others in the galley. I need to talk to all of you. Our problems are starting to mount.” as she went to the room were the boys were at. She came to the door and heard some more moaning as again TT won another hand. She knocked on the door.

“Come in” said Tau. Jae came into the room and saw a room with two two-tiered bunk beds and a table surrounded by the four guys. Tau was dealing the cards to the rest. She could tell that TT was cleaning them out because of the stash of change that was in front of him. It had American, Canadian and European change in front of him, while the others had a very small amount each. In fact, Naz was asking Tau for a IOU to continue in the game. All the while, TT was grinning from to ear-to-ear. He was just having all the fun he could and he was beating the other, more experienced members at the table quite handily.

“Guys, I hate to break up the party, but I would like you all up in the galley a soon as possible. Alan would like to ask something of all of us.” she said.

The reaction from the table was bemoaning from TT, to elation from the other three. Tau decided it was time to pack up at this. “All right, guys. Since the honorable and just Sir Alan has asked for our presence we should not dally any longer. This game is officially closed.”

“Oh, come on Tau, I think we still have time for another hand. “ as TT was showing Jae his hand. Three aces over two Eights. She shook her head as the other decided to clean up.

“Did Alan ask for Hitomi, too?” said Hellfire.

“I didn’t ask. I , however, think that we need to keep an eye on her. We don’t know what’s going to happen, but she seems to be the same person as in the series, so she probably can see the future. “

“If her visions are anything like the story, we are going to be in a world of hurt.” said TT.

Jae turned to leave the room. She shook her head. If she had similar visions as to the series, she wondered if Hitomi would go crazy. After all, she depended on Vaughn to help her.

Jae turned to make sure Hitomi wasn’t in her room. She wasn’t. Jae decided it was fruitless to try to find her. If Alan wanted her to be a this meeting, he could go get her.




Hitomi was looking at her tarot deck as Esyla walked into the galley. Esyla sat down on the other side of the long table from Hitomi. Esyla had brought her a bowl of soup, some bread, and some wine. Hitomi looked at the food and realized she hadn’t eaten all day. Then Hitomi’s stomach growled is disapproval of its treatment. Esyla looked at Hitomi with some disapproval. Hitomi decided to try to become smaller by closing her arms closer to her body and slightly bowing her head. Esyla growled and got up. Hitomi did not look up , afraid of the American’s fury at her. Moments later, a bowl of soup, some bread and a goblet of red wine was put in front of her. She saw Esyla looking down at her.

“Starving yourself won’t change anything. I doubt that your family will look kindly at me if I told the their girl died of starvation.” said Esyla.

“Th…Thank you, Esyla. I should have gotten the food myself, but………….” Hitomi said.

“You need to start to look after yourself. This world is tearing itself apart and won’t give a damn about poor little girls from a different world. You’ve got to look after yourself, or the world will bury you.” as Esyla took her food and sat across from Hitomi.

Hitomi decided to take a look at the top card of the deck as she was eating. She really hadn’t thought of what question to ask the card, however the card she flipped over was the card of Death. She gasped at this card as the implication were broad, but unavoidable. Something big and deadly was coming their way. Esyla looked up from her eating to look at Hitomi. She saw Hitomi face with the look of horror as she looked at the card she just picked up.

“I guess the card of Death was what you picked up.” Said Esyla. *How could anybody believe that card s can predict the future. Like anything could predict what has happened to us.* she thought.

“How do you know?”: Hitomi asked with trepidation.

“I have a girlfriend back home who plays with tarot readings, and her reaction is one of horror when she picks up that card.” Lied Esyla. *Alright, Esyla. You almost spilled the beans on that one. She’s a smart girl and other slip ups will get more questions.*

“Oh, has she read you future?” said Hitomi as she shuffled the cards together.

“No, and I don’t want to know either. I don’t believe that card, tea leaves, or blood sacrifice can read anything about one’s future.” said Esyla, hoping that Hitomi would get the hint and no t try to read her future.

At this time, Alan came down. He looked over the room and only saw Hitomi and Esyla.

“Lady Hitomi, Lady Esyla, I’m glad that you are both here. I do hope that you got my message. “ said the knight as walked to them both.

“What message?” said Hitomi as Esyla was sipping her soup loudly while shaking her head in ascent.

“Some variable have crept into the equation of this situation that needs to be attended to, and it affect all of you the most, so I wish to discuss them.” said Alan.

“Has Vaughn gotten better? “asked Hitomi with a little worry in her voice.

At this time, the other forum members filled into the galley. Alan took this time to get up and motion for them to get comfortable. The male decided it was time to get grub, while Jae sat back and tried to relax.

After some time, Alan decided to stand and cleared his throat.

“I would like to thank all of you for coming here at this late hour, but I felt that the situation warranted it.
“ Alan waited for the room to quiet down, then continued. “A number of things have happened today that will affect your lives. First, that a floating fortress of Zybok has been spotted and is coming here.”

This caused all of them to look at each other. Then, they looked at Jae, who also didn’t know about this development. Now Jae looked at Alan wondering what other developments he with held from her.

“This is because they believe that Prince Vaughn has fled here. I do believe that this is the same fortress that assaulted Castle Fanel. As..”

Jae stood up and yelled at Alan. “How do you know this, Alan?” , but Jae had already figured out how.

“I had to send a missive to Palas about Vaughn, and I made sure that the Zybok informant here got the news.” said Alan.

“What?!!!!!!!” said them all.

“ I also made sure to put in that his mistress was here, too, along with a girl who can read the future.” as he looked at Hitomi and Esyla.

“WHAT?! “ “BWHAHAHA” “I don’t” “I want……”

“BLAM”

“THAT IS ENOUGH!” siad Klerk. “I’m certain that Alan would be telling us this if he didn’t have a good reason for it. I believe that any of our outburst need be saved until he is done. “ then as CPOK cocked the shotgun. “then it’ll be time to voice our dissension.”

“ I am sorry about not consulting you earlier, but time is of the essence and I believe this is the best course of action. By making sure that the forces of Zybok goes after you, Prince Vaughn can have time to recover form his injuries. This will also provide a rallying point for the forces of Fanel.” said Alan.

“And forces Asturia to take action as the Prince of Fanel will ask for Asylum while Zybok will attack without waiting for proper discussion on the matter.” said Tau has was grinning from ear to ear.

“That is correct. I believe the attack on Fanel is Zybok’s ploy for world domination. I think that eventually my nation will have no allies soon to take on this power.”

“SO YOU WANT ME TO BE A DECOY WHILE YOU FIGURE OUT A WAY TO DEFEAT THEM? “ said TT.

“I AM NOT HIS MISTRESS” as Esyla pointed at TT.

“NOT LIKE I CAN EVER ASK A GIRL OUT HOW IS AS MUCH OF A BITCH AS YOU.” shouted back TT.

“BLAM”

“Thank you, Klerk. I would like to remind you , Esyla, that you are the only one who can pilot Escaflowne and it need to be our ‘prince’. So the two of you have to work together. Got it. “ said Jae as she leveled her gaze on the two of them.


Then at that moment, the ground shook. They all looked at Alan. He got up and made a statement that was obvious to all there.

“Looks like they’re Early. I think its time to give them a warm welcome.” said a smug Alan.

[HELLFIRE]

Don't take this the wrong way Bel, but...

Keep unemployed, keep creative, KEEP WRITING MORE!!!

I'm guessing Tau, Naz and myself you don't know as well so we're
being kept to the background for now...

// begins to wonder how hard it'd be to manufacture a fullup working
F-18 on a pre-industrial medieval world









Regards

[Kelek]

/Me tells Bel to continue soon.

[terran empire]

we all tell bel to continue soon

[Teletha Testarosa]

rakes up cash

Arigato arigato!!!

[Chief Petty Officer Klerk]

/me bwahahahahahahahahahaha's at the bath sceene

Oh and keep up the good workz

[Esyla]

why am i a bitch???

i am realy care free kind of person. bouncy and what not.
and i dont think i would object to predending to be the mistress of some one who looked like vaughn.

i leave this place for a few months to get back into the rythm of school and i am portraded as un bitcho.
okay so i dont know the spanish word, but its close.

but i am not a pasney either.

*sad face*
why do i have to be the meany. *starts to sob due to lack of sleep and being so upset*

i do my pre-cal fast and labor over my physics so i can check up on this site.
and look what happed!
*sobs*

[HELLFIRE]

...we all love you, Esy *hugs* Welcome back, BTW













Regards

[Esyla]

thanks

at least some one around here cares.

[Chief Petty Officer Klerk]

when are we gonna see more comrade Bel? The suspence is killin me!

[Esyla]

i bother him on a weekly basis and i get nothing!
so dont get your hopes up.
he writes slow.

[Avlor]

It may be a bit before he gets to write again... let him know you want him to write - but be nice ok? (I've been communicating w/ him lately via email. His fave compy's been in the shop.)

/Av puts her hands together infron of her and does the cute as she can big brown eyes and pleading grin - we would like more Bel...