**Nani?**

You have stumbled onto Kchan's mysterious and private Escaflowne rpg blog. Curious aren't you?  Well read on, and see Kchan and her players get the Escaflowne crew in messed up situations! Kchan is sorry to inform you that this is a closed rpg. Only by special invitation can you join! Must be highly recommended by one of Kchan's friends!

**Plot thus far?**

It's a brand new day! Van and Allen are leaving Hitomi and Merle behind to get the pendant back. Meantime Folken is making sure the wedding is still going as planed. Dornkirk thinks he needs Hitomi to make the pendant work, so he has tricked Varie into get her for him. And Dilly boy is planning some mischief. Will Hitomi's vision about Van being captured come true? And will Yukari and Amano ever go back to earth?

**The Episodes** 

Eppy 1: Hitomi and Amano kidnapped! 
Eppy 2: Journey to the flying fortress.
Eppy 3: Invasion of the flying fortress!
Eppy 4: Escape! Renioun!  And a failure?
Eppy 5: Winged people cometh.
Eppy 6: Heated discussions + Dragonslayers on Earth?
Eppy 7: A confrontation in the courtyard.
Eppy 8: Dilandau's return and night mayhem!
Eppy 9: A new day, with new troubles.
Eppy 10: The search of Hitomi's pendant and the battle outside of Asturia!
Eppy 11: Varie's power and the mysterious feather!

**Layout info**

Here's the boys layout everyone requested!!  I scanned it in from my Escaflowne Movie Artbook!!  I have to say that Dilly looks really kawaii in this picture!!  ^.^

**Players**

**Hitomi Kanazaki** 
Just a normal high school girl, this one. Athletic, smart, compassionate... an alien in Gaea, yup, just normal. She's the girl from the Mystic Moon. ^__^. Has a talent with fortune telling and fate...
Played by: Kchan

**Van Fanel**
The 15 year old king of a burned kingdom. He's serious and quiet, but also good hearted. He's very good with Escaflowne, and with a sword too. And lets not forget the fact that he can fly with those awesome wings!
Played by: Razzy

**Merle**
She's a kitten girl- only 13 years old. A very outgoing kitty who loves Van to death. She's very possessive of him. Oh, she's a sly sneaky little kitten too. Better watch out for this one!
Played by: Oyjaline

**Allen Schezar** 
Ah yes. The pretty boy Allen. He's very dedicated to chivalry, and is a knight to boot. A very kind hearted person. He does have a bit of a temper though. A bit of a playboy too. Very skilled with the sword.
Played by: Morak

**Millerna Aston**
She is the youngest daughter of King Aston of Asturia. She has been studying to be a doctor but was stopped when she was betrothed to Dryden Fasaa, a very succesful and wealthy merchant. However, she is in love with another man, Sir Allen Schezar.
Played by: Teebla

**Eries Aston**
The aloof but concerned sister of Millerna. She remembers all too well Allen's past and cannot stand by and watch as Millerna falls for Allen's charm. Normally, the line of royal succession goes first to the oldest male and female child, but the burden of the throne rests on younger Millerna, not Eries.
Played by: Tisha

**Dilandau**
The 15 year old psychopath. He's the leader of the special group called the Dragonslayers. He holds grudges, and has an extreme temper. He's... severe. ^^ Oh, did I mention that he doesn't like to be alone? Very good at fighting though.
Played by: Dark Elfin Beauty

**Folken Fanel** 
Van's older brother. He's highly intelligent, and does what he thinks is best. He's actually kind hearted, although he's sided with the bad guys before. Soft spoken. Also missing an arm.. he's got a robotic one. Oh, let's not forget those cool black wings of his! 
Played by: Timxtwo

**Dornkirk** 
The Emperor of Zaibach, the most powerful nation on Gaea. He is an extremely old man, over 200 years old who is so old that he needs to be strapped to a giant machine, the Fate Redirector Machine. From here he hopes to change the fate of Gaea with the power of Atlantis.
Played by: Joe

**Shesta** 
The dragonslayer that seems to get beaten up by Dilandau. When Dilandau is mad, he and Gatty always speak their minds, not caring if Dilandau will hit them, as long as Dilandau-sama is okay! The shortest dragonslayer, and the abused dragonslayer...^^;
Played by: Bird Man

**Varie** 
Van's mother that disappeared ten years ago looking for her older son (Van's older brother) after he himself disappeared during the dragon-slaying pre-coronation ritual. 
Played by: DragonOne

**Amano** 
As a national-record-holding sprinter and all-around friendly person, Amano gained popularity among his peers at Kamakura-Kita High School. He plays no small role in Hitomi's decision to join the track team at the high school, and her crush on him manifests itself in front of Hitomi's best friend Yukari as well as Amano himself.
Played by: Ichiban

**Dryden Faasa** 
The son of Meiden. Like his father, he is a rich merchant. However, Dryden doesn't stay in Asturia, traveling all over the world.  He is also arranged to be married to Millerna. 
Played by: Dornark

**Miguel** 
Another Dragonslayer with short brown hair. He is captured by Allen and the others and brought to a Freid Prison. There Zongi hypnotizes him into saying that Allen is a traitor who hopes to overthrow Asturia. Zongi lets him out, but Miguel foolishly tries to battle Escaflowne. His Guymelef is destroyed and Zongi proceeds to strangle him afterwards.
Played by: UGA

**Viole** 
Another Dragonslayer with long curly black hair. We only see him when the Dragonslayers are all together, and outside of Dilandau asking for him after his death, he doesn't have much significance.
Played by: Sheevere

**Eriya** 
She is the golden hair leopard twin who works for the Zaibach empire under Folken's command. Eriya and her sister Naria pilot a pair of melefs called teirings. Both are fiercly loyal to Folken, and in truth follow him, not Zaibach.  
Played by: Cat Lover

**Naria** 
The silver hair leopard twin.  Also very loyal to Folken.  Both her and her sister are considered very, very lucky.  Naria has a bit of a temper though.  
Played by: Ninachan

**The Mole Man** 
This old pickpocket somehow wins the trust of his companions and joins the Crusade crew.
Played by: Love Hobbits

**Jajuka**  
After the complete annihilation of every Dragon Slayer under Dilandau's command, Jajuka becomes Dilandau's only subordinate. This dog-person offers Dilandau unfailing loyalty born of a common past. 
Played by: Jub Jub

**Prince Chid** 
The child prince.  He's a very level headed boy, for one so young.  He seems very mature for his age, and is understanding.  He likes Hitomi and her friends a lot, and looks up to Allen... 
Played by: J-chan

**Gatti**
He is perhaps the DragonSlayers second in command. Gatti seems to push his luck with Dilandau just a little bit more than the other 'Slayers, occasionally speaking out of turn, or giving Dilandau the odd glare. 
Played by: Stargazer

**Guimel**
Another Dragonslayer that follows Dilandau's command.  Not much is known about this mysterious person...
Played by: Never Turn Around

**Dallet** 
He's the Dragonslayer with long brown hair. Dilandau slaps him around after his Guymelef is damaged in Fanelia. He doesn't really do much else.
Played by: FriendofElves

**Yukari** 
Playfully flippant at times but always understanding, Yukari is Hitomi's trusted friend as the two enter their first year of high school. Hitomi confided her affection for Amano on the high school track team to Yukari, and Yukari in return confided Amano's plans to leave Japan to study abroad to Hitomi. 
Played by: Man_on_Moon

**Gaddes**
The second-in-command to the dashing Asturian knight, and master of the airship Crusade, Allen Schezar. The two men seem to be close friends, and it is clear that Allen trusts and relies upon his sergeant absolutely. This trust is merited because Gaddes is loyal, efficient, courageous and practical to the core.
Played by: Nero

**Grava Efud Aston**
The proud but ailing ruler of Asturia and father of Millerna. King Aston is willing to sacrifice anything to safeguard his country's peace and position as a non-warring mercantile power. 
Played by: Loves Deedlit

**Exit**

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**Middle Earth**
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Dragon Moon**
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Capture** 
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Mystic Eyes**

 *listens intently to what Dallet said.* hmmmmm, this is interesting. *notices that Folken is leaving. tunes his NOSE back to Asturia. sees everybody breaking up in the study. hears Van talking about going to Fried.* hmmmmm, something is definately going on in Fried. i must get Folken to Fried, but how?

**thinking of a plan**

 *raises an eyebrow at Eriya's reaction. Gives her a mocked bow. glares at Folken's orders. looks at Guimel.* Come, let's go. *walks stiffly into the hallway. glowers at Gatti, Shesta, Viole and Miguel.* Well? What are you looking at? MOVE OUT OF MY WAY!!!! *goes over to Jajuka's door. turns around and sees Folken leave.* Uh? *looks back at the kitchen. goes back. sees Dallet coming over to him. listens.* What? Fried? hmmmmm, we could have some fun there. and i definately don't like those winged demons. if they are there, then we need to destroy them. *turns to his men.* All right! We're going to take the Flying Fortess to Fried. Jajuka!!! JAJUKA!!!

**also going to Fried**

 *gives Guimel a look. watches Folken leave the kitchen.* Whew, *whispers to Guimel* I'm glad that he's gone. Uh? Oh yeah. *goes over to Dilly-boy.* Dilandau-sama. It is imperative that we go to Fried. There's...there's something that we must do there. I don't know exactly what..but I do know it has something to do with the winged people..er..demons.

**we need to go to Fried, Sir**

 *grabs Van's hand hard. looks at him.* Lord Van, I'm going with you to Fried.

**and that's that!**

 *watches the interplay with Hitomi and Van.* hmmmmm, something definately is going on over there. *frowns as Van mentions taking Prince Chid to Fried. with all of his strength, straigtens up and goes over to both Chid and Grava.* Your magesty, *bows low, winching in pain* I shall be honored if you allow the use of the Crusade to take your grandson back to Fried. It is a fast ship and will protect your grandson from any harm. I will see to it.

**i'm going to find out what's going on**

 Quietly enters his room. Bolts the door and takes out the feather. Looks at it for a long moment. Sighs and puts it down in the wash basin that was used for the burns. i hate to destroy something so lovely, but if it falls into dilandau-sama's hands, it would do him more harm than good. Grabs a torch and puts the flame to the feather. Watches with a great saddness as the feather quickly goes up in smoke.

**sorry about that**

 *glares at dilly-boy as folken walks by. quietly follows him out the door giving the rest of the dragon slayers the same icey stare.*

**don't mess with MY folken-sama**

 *smiles as Hitomi relays her message.* Yes, and tell Van that I will meet him in Fried. I must go now. The others are waiting for me. *flies out the window and heads back high into the air where the other draconians are waiting. smiles at them.* I shall take care of everything. Don't worry about a thing. *starts flying towards Fried.*

**to Fried**

 Gives Dryden a smile. "Ah, good. Good." Turns to Prince Chid. "Ah, yes, your father." Looks at Van. "I would be honored if you would escort my grandson to Fried." Eyes grow big. "I have a marvelous idea!" Looks at Prince Chid. "Yes, go back to Fried with the young king of Fanelia. I will give you one of my ships. Tell your father to prepare a feast! I shall come there tomorrow. In two nights, we shall have a grand ball. One that no one has seen. At the ball, I shall make the wedding announce for my daughter and Dryden." Looks at Dryden. "You will, of course, be at the ball." Turns to Eries and Millerna. "Come daughters, there is much to do."

**a party!!!!**

 *shoots Allen a look* Yes, I think Zaibach caused the light. As I'm sure the king can reiterate, they are the ALLY of Asturia, and wouldn't intentionally attack, right? *holds his gaze for a moment, hoping he gets the message* But yes, your highness. I will gladly keep an eye on these three. *smiles* You have my word.

**and what's going on with Van and Hitomi over there?**

 *bows at Grava* Yes, your highness. I will most certainly join you for lunch. *focuses on Varie again* Ah, but actually... I could escort Prince Chid to Freid today, if you'd like. It should only take a few hours to do it, and you wouldn't have to worry about his safety.

**freid, is it?**

 *turns and stares at Dilandau* I'm giving you an order, Dilandau. Take these soldiers of yours and LEAVE the area. NOW. I hope I don't have to remind you of penalties of your disobedience. *fixes his gaze on Dallet* Fried...? Did you mention Freid? Of course! I remember something mother told me a long time ago... the way to the place Draconains belong, the key to Atlantis, lies in Freid! *looks at the draconian* I will find it. *tugs his cape tightly around his shoulders and steps past everyone in his way, leaving the area completely.* I can easily get to Freid. But I shall head to Asturia so Dornkirk-sama doesn't get agitated. ... I'll tell him of my plans later.

**maybe I can help him more than I thought!**

 *smiles at Millerna* Of course I will help. *looks at Grava* You know grandfather, I haven't told my father where I am. I think later, before the wedding I should go back home.

**uh, by the way...**

 Of course father! *gives Yukari, Amano and Hitomi a polite smile and walks with her father* I would like better servants anyway. *grabs Chid's hand* Come on Chid! You can help if you want! I'm so glad that Father didn't want to kill them. Phew! Now, if only Allen would rest. I have a funny feeling that he won't though...

**ok, new servants is good!**

 *narrows her eyes at Dilandau* It seems to me that he is trying to taunt Folken-sama. *stiffens and stands behind Folken* And he better not be insulting us...

**I don't like your tone, Dilly!**

 *gives Dallet a look* What are you talking about now Dallet? *sighs and shakes his head* Why are you talking about Freid? Is that what the draconians are telling you?

**or are you just crazy?**

 *whispers back* Yes, I can hear her. *pauses and notices Amano is standing by her and smiles* Uh..*looks back at Varie and listens to her* She says that you need to go to Freid, and she will show you the way to Atlantis. *pauses and breathes in* She will show us to Atlantis!! *nods her head at Varie and looks at Van* And she says we need to close the door!

**that's what Varie says!**

 *watches with interest as the catwomen join folken.* hmmmm, i wonder what is going on? *eyes widen at Dallet's monologue.* What? Now who is he talking to?

**uh?**

 *watches the catwomen arrive. raises an eyebrow and looks back at folken.* I see your protective bodyguards are here. this proves my point. me and my men shall not leave you alone, exposed to danger. *gives folken a smirk*

**pleased with himself**

 Looks suprised at Naria's and Eriya's sudden appearance. hmmmm, they are always around if they think Folken-sama is in danger. but he's a draconian. why would he be in danger from them? Gives Viole a look. "Perhaps you're right. I should destroy the feather." Turns and heads back to his room.

**getting rid of the feather**

 *gives the king a polite bow.* Yes, your magesty. I shall rest. *looks at Van.* right after i find out what is wrong with Van.

**leaning on Gaddes**

 *glowers as the cat women enter the kitchen.* hmmmm, i wonder what they are up to. Uh? What? Fried? *looks down at the light.* But why? But..but..*siiiigh* All RIGHT! i'll tell him. *looks sheepish at Dilandau.*

**those darn voices!**

 Looks at Van. "Yes, but not just you." Turns to Dryden. "You are also responsible for these three and what they do." Smiles at both Eries and Millerna. "Come daughters, let's get those servants for Milleran." Looks at Prince Chid. "Come, grandson." Turns to Allen. "I hope you will take this opportunity to get some rest." Looks at Dryden and Van. "I will expect the two of you for lunch. There is a wedding to discuss."

**more orders**

 Van! You must listen to me. *looks at Hitomi.* Please relay this message to him. He must go to Fried. Once there, I will show him the way to Atlantis. The doorway MUST be closed. We can't delay. He must hurry.

**flies out of the room**

 *eyes Miguel and looks over to where he is pointing.* Folken-sama is in the kitchen? *brushes past all the dragon slayers and goes into the kitchen. narrows her eyes at Dilandau. quietly stands by Folken*

**i'm here if you need me**

 *with her cat ears, picks up the conversation between Hitomi and Van.* Va..Varie? Van can see his mother? *looks around and doesn't see the winged woman. looks back at Van.* i wonder if he can hear her too? *edges closer to Van.*

**listening**

 *paces back and forth* The draconains are trying to help us.... We have to seal off the way to Atlantis. The only way to do that is to GO there. The key to Atlantis is in Freid... I have to tell Van. Have to tell Van.

**but I can't interrupt the king's meeting!**

 *hears Hitomi and blinks in surprise* ... Yes, *whispers quietly.* I see her. She's speaking, but I can't hear her. Can you? *turns his attention to the king* Your highness, I fully accept the responsibility for these three you have suggested. Thank you for your gracious decision to spare them. *pulls his hand off his sword hilt and looks back at Varie*

**I can't hear you... but I know you're there!**

 *swallows nervously and steps away from the guard* .... *bows at the king* Thank you for believing them, your highness. But... I swear that there's nothing magical about me. I have no powers... Never have. *stands between Yukari and Hitomi*

**oh boy... that was spooky!**

 *gives Eriya a surprised look* Yeah, he's right over there. *points to the kitchen* He's talking to demons. *swallows and looks at Viole* Hey, do you really think they wan't the feather back? *looks at Jajuka* Maybe you should just throw it to the ghosts, and they may go away! *wraps his unburned hand around the hilt of his sword at Dilly's words and brushes Eriya away*

**okay, what's next?**

 *gets up and hangs his head as Folken calls him a fool* Geez! Where did he come from anyway? *hears him talking about getting everyone out of the kitchen* Hmmm, he's a draconian, that's why he wants us outta of there. He wants to talk to those monsters. Well, maybe he will help Dallet. *sighs as Dilandau talks* Heh, if Dilandau-sama will let him that is...

**you are very suspicious to me you know...**

 *hears the King and sighs and then stutters* Tha..thank you your majesty. Wow, I thought I was a goner! I wonder why he turned on us so fast. I wish I was home. *walks away from the guards and fingers her pendant and hears Varie* She can see Van! *looks at her and Van, noticing how close he was and blushes a bit* I..I get it! He can see her when he is closer to me. Maybe he can hear her too. *whispers so only Van can hear* Can you see her Van?

**cause I know I can!**

 That was close. Least father isn't going to harm them! *walks over to Millerna and puts her hand on her shoulder* Father is right Millerna, you don't need those servants. I'll find some better ones for you. *smiles and looks at Van* Why does he look so odd..? Strange King of Fanelia...

**what's his problem?**

 *goes over to Jajuka's side and watches Dilandau and Folken* This is really getting weird. *eyes Dallet getting up, with the light under him* I wonder.. *looks at Jajuka and whispers* I bet it's that feather that is causing all of this. I think it summon those demons here..and they think Dallet has it. Perhaps if we destroyed it, they would leave!

**always the feather's fault!**

 I agree! *hops out of her guymelef and catches up with Naria* Why do you suppose he left? Did something happen? *walks into the hall and sees a bunch of startled Dragonslayers* They should know...*eyes Miguel and grabs his shirt* Where is Folken-sama? Has he passed through here?

**I don't care about anything else, but Folken-sama!**

 *breathes a sigh of relief when the king released Hitomi and the others.* well, at least they aren't in any immediately danger. *hears Folken's comm.* What? *tunes his NOSE. find Folken along with Dilandau, the dragon slayers, including Dallet and his white light, and the draconians in the kitchen of the Flying Fortress.* What? The Draconians are here? Right under my nose?

**????**

 *turns around in surprise at Folken's appearance. gives him a suspcious look.* Folken-sama, it is your safety that I am worried about. *sees the ghostly draconian hovering close by.* You are, after all, our leader. I don't want these winged demons to do you any harm. Me and my men shall stay with you, to protect you. *glowers at Dallet* Pick up your sword you idiot!

**you're not getting rid of us that easily**

 Watches Shesta attack the draconian and hit the wall. Frowns. well at least Dilandau-sama is safe. Notices Folken. Narrows his eyes further. what does he want? why did he order everyone but Dallet out of the kitchen?

**i don't like this**

 *sees Van looking right at her.* Van? can he see me? *heart skips a beat as she flutters closer to Hitomi.* Van? Can you hear me son?

**Van?**

 *sees Folken leaving. snaps on her comm.* Sister! Something is wrong with Folken-sama! I can feel it. *hops out of her guymelf* Let's follow him. I think he needs us.

**scared for Folken**

 Gives Dryden a long stare. "Hmmmmmm, you're right about the wizards...and Strategos, when he was here, mentioned that those who were attacking the Crusade were rebels. Perhaps you're right." Looks back at Hitomi, Yukari, and Amano. "But still, I don't trust them." Straightens up and looks at Millerna. "I don't want them to be your servants. I don't want them to be alone with you." Turns back to the captured trio. "However, I don't want them to just run loose about Asturia either. Dryden, both you and the young king of Fanelia shall be responsible for these three." Looks at his guards. "Let them go."

**mistrustful**

 *falls flat on his face, his sword flying from his hands.* Owww! *glowers at Guimel. looks down and sees the light. frowns* Yes, you're right. *gets to his feet.* I shall stay away from Dilandau-sama. *hears Folken.* What? A call? Who? Me? *starts to back up*

**i'll shall stay away from you too!**

 *feels dizzy. leans on Gaddes. hears what Dryden said. turns his head and gives the merchant a harsh look.* What's that you say? Zaibach caused the light?

**no way!**

 *watches the scene unfold in the study.* oh dear, this is terrible. *notices Van moving. turns and sees him near Hitomi with a strange look on his face.* what's wrong with Van? *looks where he is looking, again sees nothing. looks back at Van.*

**now what?**

 *sheathes his sword and goes over by Dilly as Folken pushes past to go into the kitchen* Dilandau-sama... *speaks very quietly* I think he's lost it.

**normal people don't talk like that!!**

 *leaps up and goes over by Hitomi, fingering his sword* What the heck is Dryden trying to pull? Ah.. I see. He wants the king to believe that Hitomi isn't a witch, so he'll lie about Zaibach. Makes sense... *feels strangness around him* Wh... *sees draconians just as they vanish out the window* WHAT?? What was that? M... Mother?? *Looks around the room and sees a shimmer where Varie is* Is it? *takes a step back, closer to Hitomi and sees the shimmer become a little clearer* It feels like her....

**Hitomi lets me see her?**

 *stops before getting in his melef, feeling his back tingle* What is this? My wings are attempting to come out again. *senses something very strange nearby* That feeling... I feel drawn towards that direction... *hears Dornkirk on the comm* I.. have something to do before I leave, Dornkirk-sama. *turns off his comm and slowly starts walking away, deeper into the fortress* Something is calling me... *slowly finds his way to the crowded hallway near the kitchen* Dragonslayers? *stops short at the sight of a draconian behind Dilandau, and the light under Miguel* !!! *sees Shesta attack* YOU FOOL! *breaths a sigh of relief when the draconian isn't hurt* You... *looks at all the dragonslayers* Go into the hall, all of you!! *pauses and looks at Dallet* Well, no, not you. Come to the kitchen. *walks forward to the ghostly figure* I have heard your call... what is it you need?

**so strange....**

 *has been listening quietly to everything said* Your highness, they are right. I fully think that some force of Zaibach, not demons, is to blame. They have wizards in their power, if you recall. Hmm... I must think of something positive to say about Zaibach, or he'll never believe me. Zaibach's forces were attacking our own, right? Well, it must have been some kind of error, and a higher up in Zaibach withdrew their soldiers and brought ours to safety. I'm sure that Folken's dissapearance was part of this, and that he will return to explain what I just have. In the meantime, if you ARE still suspicious of these three wonderful people, then perhaps someone trustworthy, like Van here, or Allen can keep a close watch on them.

**well?**

 Grandfather! They didn't cause our forces to disappear! I was with them! They didn't do a thing! *hears something funny outside the window and turns around* Are those winged people back? Are they upset, because grandfather has threaten to kill Hitomi-san? *continues to stare* What do they want? I can barely see them.. *gasps* They went away! Why? *snaps out of it and turns his head back to Grava* Please don't hurt them! They are our friends!

**I saw something out the window**

 *gasps as the guards grab her after King Aston's accusation* No! You got it all...*pauses a listens to Allen and Millerna plea with him* Oh please listen, please! I don't want to die! *struggles, and realizes the grip is strong* No, this is wrong! All wrong! *starts to see darkness and Draconians going after dragonslayers* What is this? Am I having a vision now? *blinks and looks at the window* Draconians! There are draconians out there! Why? Will they help Yukari, Amano and I..or just take Van away..?

**someone help us! I don't want to die!**

 *walks over to Jajuka* Draconian? I don't see anything. What are they talking about? *notices the light has followed Dallet* He's going to be taken away. And he's running right for Dilandau-sama! Geez, I got to save Dilandau-sama! *runs over Dallet and knocks him on the ground* You fool! You still have that light following you! *kneels down and whispers* Do you want Dilandau-sama to be caught up in that with you? If not, then stop going to him! Let's go to Jajuka. Perhaps he can help you.

**ugh, you can't protect Dilandau-sama when you have a curse on you...**

 Ghosts? *spots the draconian* That's not a ghost...just a winged demon. *draws his sword and rushes up to it* I'll get rid of you, then all this madness will stop! *goes right through the draconian and runs into the wall* Owwwww...*gets up and rubs his head* Ok, so maybe it is a ghost.

**and I just looked like an idiot doing that...**

 *jumps up and runs to King Aston* Father! Allen is right! They are just servants, I got from a far away land. That's why their speech and clothing look so different. *grabs his hand and pleads with him* Please father, they aren't witches or anything like that. And I haven't been put under a spell. I don't know what happen to Freid's and our forces, but it wasn't them!

**you gotta believe me!**

 *hears what the king accused Hitomi and the others of.* Oh no! This is terrible. I can't let that fat king kill that girl from the mystic moon. I must do something. *snaps on his comm* Folken! You must hurry back to Asturia. That stupid king thinks Hitomi and the other two people from the mystic moon are witches. He thinks that they caused that white light. It doesn't matter if they did or not, that fat king is going to kill them. You MUST STOP HIM...NOW!!!!

**hurry you fool!**

 What? *looks at both Miguel and Gatti.* What are you idiots blabbering about? Ghosts? *draws his sword. eyes Dallet. turns back to the doorway.* Gatti? *growls and steps back into the hallway.* I'm not going to coward in a kitchen. What are you talking...*turns and sees the draconian.*

**there is a ghost**

 Listens as both Miguel and Gatti claim a ghost of a draconian is right outside. Looks. "There is a draconian outside!" Turns back as Dallet makes his way into the kitchen. hmmm, i wonder why dallet couldn't see the draconian. Notices that the light has followed Dallet's feet.

**uh oh**

 *gives Gaddes a smile before turning his attention to the king. eyes grow huge.* No your magesty! Your wrong! *jumps to his feet as the guards grab Hitomi, Yukari, and Amano. turns back to the king.* Your magesty, these three are harmless. They are mere servants, just like Princess Millerna said they are. *gives the king a smile.* They aren't witches or demons. They don't know any spells. Please, your magesty. I don't know what happened out there, but I do know that these three had nothing to do with it. You must let them go.

**they're innocent**

 *gives her sister one more smirk before hopping into her guymelf.* Hai, Folken-sama. I'm ready.

**powering up the guymelf**

 *watches in total shock as the guards grab Hitomi and the other two.* On no! This is terrible. I can't let King Aston kill them! *looks over at Van.* I must get Van's attention. He has to help those three.

**fluttering over to Van**

 *looks in the direction Miguel is looking at.* Draconian? I don't see any Draconian. *watches Gatti join them.* Ah, ghosts. Both you and Miguel are seeing ghosts now are you? *gives them a strange look while backing into the kitchen. glances at dilly-boy.* don't worry dilandau-sama, i will protect you.

**oh no, the madness has claimed them!**

 Glances about the room before looking back at Eries. "Yes daughter, you're right. Everybody is here." Turns his attention to the crowd in the room. "I know what just happened, the disapperance and reappearance of my knights, the Crusade," looks at Prince Chid, "and even Fried's army was the work of witches and demons." Gives them all a hard look. "I believe that my kingdom is being overrun by them. They must be destroyed IMMEDIATELY before any more harm comes to me." Looks at his guards and gives them a nod. Instantly they grab Hitomi, Yukari and Amano. "These are the witches and demons." Turns to Millerna. "They aren't the servants as you claim, my dear. They have cast a spell on you..on all of us." Turns back to the three. "And they must be destroyed."

**they are the witches**

 *gives Hitomi a half-hearted smile. looks back at Van.* something is wrong with Van-sama. i can tell by the way he's acting and his expression. *looks suspciously about the room.* but what?

**something is wrong**

 *struggles to his feet, holding his shoulder* Thanks, Viole. *grits his teeth and sees Miguel and Dallet by the window with the draconian outside* Jajuka... Do you think they are trying to take us to Atlantis? To show us something there? I mean, I thought all the draconians were dead. That thing outside MUST be a ghost, right? *walks to the kitchen doorway near Dilandau*

**I'll still TRY to defend you, if I have to!**

 *feels compelled to look in the door* Eh? *shakes his head* No! No more weird distractions. I CAN'T let my wings come out. Not in front of King Aston. *gives Hitomi a smile of relief* I'm fine. I was worried about YOU. Ah, but sit down. The king is about to speak.

**must.... focus...**

 *stares out the window for a long moment, ignoring everything* It's... a winged demon? *stares at the ghostly figure just outside the hallway window, and suddenly snaps out of it* DRACONIAN! There's a draconian out there! *whips out his sword and stands near Dallet* THAT must be the danger, right? *lowers his voice so only Dallet can hear* I bet it's done something to cloud Dilandau-sama's judgement. We can probably figure out what they want with you, AND protect Dilandau-sama. *yells* We won't let it in here!!

**but I wonder if it'll talk to us?**

 *quietly shakes his head and speaks softly to Allen* Nothin' too major, boss. But I think the king is suspicious of the three you came in with. Ah, and something strange happened to the king of Fanelia, too. He suddenly leaned against the wall... well, I think King Aston believes everything is caused by demons. If you ask me, he doesn't seem to be in his right mind.

**stress can do that, y'know?**

 *watches Allen sit in the chair and looks about the room* Van! *runs over to him* Are you ok? *smiles at Merle and hears Eries talking to King Aston* There's something by the door over there... *eyes widen* It's Varie! But I can't mention her name now, Van will get upset. *fingers her pendant* Well, I can talk to her through my pendant. *grabs it and closes her eyes* Varie can you hear me? Are you ok?

**talking to Varie via pendant**

 *gives her father a smile* Father, it looks like everyone is here now. You shouldn't have to feel so worried. *glances about the room* Why on earth did Allen..? Oh, I'll never figure it out. I wonder how bad it is. *stares at him a bit and then looks back at Grava, waiting on him*

**yep, I think everyone is here.**

 *looks at Jajuka and nods his head* Hai, Jajuka! *runs back into Jajuka's room* Where..where is that dumb thing? *spots it* Ah! Here you are! *grabs it and runs back to Miguel and Gatti* I found it! *starts to take off some of Gatti's armour to get to the wound and opens some ointment* This is going to hurt Gatti, a lot..*applies it very carefully and gently* You really lucky actually. It isn't a very deep wound. It's just bleeding a lot. *takes some bandages and starts to wrap it up* Of course it's going to hurt tons too..I don't think you should use this arm to lift heavy things for a while.

**Dr. Viole to the rescue!**

 Hmph. She thinks she has gotten everything does she? Well I'll get Folken-sama's brother and then we shall see who he pampers. *smiles slighty and flips her hair at Naria* I'm a good loser for now, but I'll win him over this time! *walks over to her guymelef and hops in* Folken-sama! We are ready when you are!

**you are making me mad sister!**

 *watches varie enter the study. is also surprised at the gathering.* hmmmm, what is that fat king up to?

**eavesdropping**

 GAH! Gatti!!!! *lowers his sword and looks at his dragon slayer.* What's the matter with you??? I could have killed you, you fool!!!! *listens to gatti, shesta, ignores guimel and dallet, and listens to jajuka.* What danger? *tries to shake off Shesta, but does allow himself to be pushed back into the kitchen. once in the kitchen, looks at Shesta.* Unhand me you FOOL!!! *glares through the open door.* JAJUKA!! WHAT DANGER???

**answer me!**

 *quickly jumps back to his feet. sees dilandau stab gatti in the arm.* gaahh.. *looks at dilandau.* Di..Dilandau-sama? *hears Gatti, Shesta and Guimel. feels sick as he looks at Guimel. manages a weak smile. hears Jajuka. watches Shesta take Dilandau into the kitchen. looks at Guimel and draws his sword.* I will protect Dilandau-sama from this feather. *turns to Jajuka* Where is it? I shall cut it to pieces!

**dilly-boy tried to kill me...whaaaaa**

 I'm all right your magesty. *allows the king to lead him to a chair. nearly collaspes in it. sees Gaddes. leans over to him.* has the king said anything yet?

**have i missed anything?**

 *flies through the castle searching for Hitomi. sees the guards at the study.* hmmmm, i wonder if she's in there. *flies through the door. stops short.* why, there's quite a number of people in here! i wonder what's going on?

**is this a meeting?**

 Sees Dilandau attacking Dallet. "NO DILANDAU-SAMA!!!" Takes a step forward. Sees Gatti getting pierced with dilly-boy's sword. Rushes to Gatti. Looks at dilly-boy. "Dallet isn't a doppleganger, sir! It is YOU who is in danger. And just like Gatti said, it's from the feather..and the light on the floor?" Gives Gatti a worried look. "Shesta, take Dilandau-sama into the kitchen, NOW!" Looks at dilly-boy. "Please, sir, go with him." Takes Gatti and gently pushes him towards Viole and Miguel. "Viole, quick, get my medicine box." Looks at Gatti. "Don't worry, we'll have you bandaged up in no time." Turns back towards the kitchen. "We have to keep Dilandau-sama away from that feather." Looks at Guimel and Dallet before turning back to Gatti. "What did you mean by a light?"

**what's going on?**

 *giggles quietly at Eriya's angered expression* so, you may have gotten a necklace from Folken-sama, but HE did stroke ME and he entrusted his syringe with ME!

**pleased with herself**

 Sees Hitomi, Amano, Yukari and..."Allen!" Goes over to the hurt knight. "You should be in bed! Come on!" Takes his arm from Hitomi. "Sit down over here." Helps Allen and sits him down. Looks around. "All right. Do we have everyone now?"

**is everybody here?**

 *eyes widen at the sight of Allen leaning on both Hitomi and Yukari.* he shouldn't be here. he's hurt and needs some rest. *looks over at Van.* although, i know if Lord Van was hurt, he would find a way to be here too.

**stupid knight, you should be in bed**

 *follows everyone into the study and sits down* I'm sure they will be here soon, father. Why is he ordering the guards to find them? Is he suspicious of them? *puts her hand to her head* Oh, my head hurts.. *hears Amano and Hitomi and stands up* There they are father...*sees Allen leaning on Yukari and Hitomi and rushes over to them* Allen! You shouldn't be standing! Please sit down!

**ah! Allen, don't be so reckless!**

 Dilandau-sama!!! *runs over to him and grabs a hold of his arm* Jajuka said we have to get back into the kitchen! *eyes widen at the sight of blood on his sword* Oh no...Gatti! *looks over at Gatti* He's hurt, but I have to get Dilandau-sama into the kitchen, or something awful will happen! We need to get out of here, before we all..All what? Oh I don't know. I know I'm going to get smack for this later though. *pulls his arm* Come on, sir!

**oh, I hope he doesn't kill me for this!**

 Allen! Are you alright? *gives him a worried look and helps him to the study* What happened to you..*pauses and sees guards in the doorway* Why are there guards here? *helps Allen inside and stares* Hello, your majesty...

**we aren't in trouble are we?**

 Ah! *watches as Gatti is hurt and rushes over to Dallet* Gatti is right sir! This is just Dallet! He's not a doppelganger! *sighs and looks at Dallet* Are you alright?

**this has gone so horribly wrong!**

 *eyes grow huge as Dilly goes after Dallet* WAIT! DILANDAU-SAMA! *springs sideways, shoving Dallet to the floor* NO! He's not... *is caught in the arm by Dilly's sword and falls backwards* Nnnh... *clenches his teeth and holds his upper left arm tightly* He can't be a doppleganger, sir. His eyes... they're too normal. He... he's just plain, crazy Dallet.... *shakes his head and puts a lot of pressure on his arm, hoping to stop the flow of blood* Dallet is just an idiot sir! *struggles to sit up, leaning against the wall* The thing that is a threat is that feather! And that light in the floor!! OOC: Yah, I've seen TTT. It's a spiffy movie! ^__^

**thank you sir, may I have another?? >.<**

 *stiffens at Allen's actions and walks closely to the trio* What does he think he's doing, behaving like that?? Just who does he think is is?? He doesn't know them! *sees the study right ahead and some guards coming out* Ah... Hi.... *follws them into the study, sticking close to his friends*

**was jealous, but now nervous!**

 Looks at Prince Chid. "Come grandson." Heads into the castle and goes to his study. Looks at one of the guards who are guarding the door. "I want the second in command to join us. Go fetch him." Goes into the study. Patiently waits until the rest of the group follows him in. Takes account of who is there. Frowns and turns to Millerana. "I see that your new servants aren't here yet. This isn't good." Turns to more of the guards. "Go find them. I want them here." Looks back at the others. "While we're waiting, I will tell you why I have called you here."

**starting to jabber**

 *hears what Varie said* Hmmmmm, I wonder what message she is going to deliver. And what is she and the other draconians are up to?

OOC: just one word for the Two Towers -- AWESOME!!!!!

**also pondering**

 *is startled by Jajuka's sudden appearance and outburst.* What? *hears Dallet. glowers and draws his sword.* So you are a doppleganger! DIE!!! *starts to thrust his sword at Dallet*

OOC: Ooooooo, you are so lucky DragonOne. I've only seen it once. I want to see it again. Hopefully I will be able to. *__*

**die doppleganger**

 *smirks at Eriya and swooshes her tail so that it hits the back of Eriya legs without Folken noticing. gives her sister an all knowing look without having the smile leaving her face. OOC: Saw the pic. It was really good!

**ha ha ha**

 *smiles at the ghostly figures.* I understand what must be done. Yes. You can definately count on me. *looks down at the kingdom of Asturia* But before I start, I must speak with that girl from the Mystic Moon. The one named Hitomi. She can see and hear me. I want her to give a message to one of my sons, Van. Please wait here. I will only be gone for a minute or two. *flies back down towards the castle*

OOC: Did I see the Two Towers! EEEPPP!!! I have seen it THREE times so far!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! *___*

**has a message**

 *hears what Jajuka said* What? Jajuka thinks I'm a doppleganger too? oh no, this is horrible! *turns back to Dilandau* Dilandau-sama? Please, sir, I'm..I'm..not a threat to you. I'm..I'm NOT A DOPPLEGANGER! *tentatively takes a step towards his fearless leader* Don't listen to him Dilandau-sama! It's me! Your Dallet!

**very upset**

 *quietly allows Van to lead her. gives him a weak smile when he squeezes her hand.* Lord Van doesn't see me. His mind is elsewhere. *looks over at the Moleman.* i wonder what he knows.

OOC: I saw the Two Towers over the holidays. It was AWESOME!!! :) I LOVED the Ents and the way they did Gollum!

**being a quiet little kitty**

 Eyes the vanishing feathers. "Yes," says turning to Miguel. "I saw that. This isn't good." Sees the other dragon slayers. Starts hollering, "Get Dilandau-sama back into the kitchen! It is dangerous for him to be out here." Looks pleadingly at dilly-boy. "Sir! You must go back into the kitchen." Looks at Gatti and Shesta. "QUICKLY! BEFORE IT"S TOO LATE!!!!"

**yikes...dilly-boy might turn to dilly-girl!**

 *gives Yukari a smile as he gently gives her shoulders a squeeze* Ah, thank you my lady. *looks and sees Hitomi and Amano. in a smooth motion, pulls away from Yukari.* But, *softly continues looking back at Yukari* I can manage. *turns to Hitomi* Hitomi! I'm so happy to see that you are safe. *gives Amano a polite nod before turning back to the girls.* we must get to the study. it's down that hallway. *turns to go down the hallway, sees spots. ends up leaning on both Yukari and Hitomi*

**flirting???**

 *joins the rest of the dragonslayers in the hallway* Ehh? *eyes get wide and sees a bunch of feathers flickering in the floor* What the?? *sees Gatti get up, and all of the feathers disperse* Wh... Was that real? *steps back to Jajuka* Jajuka... I think you should go put the feather back in your room or something. I don't think it's good to have it out here....

**did anyone else see that??**

 *holds the light steady with one hand and hesitantly touches the floor with the other* ... it's solid. *rises, holding the light away* .... And it looks like the spot of light on the floor is gone. *looks under Dallet for a looong moment* I don't see anything anymore. *looks up at Dilandau*

**what do you think?**

 *takes a shaky breath and quietly follows the king back towards the study* Nnn... *squeezes Merle's hand along the way* I don't like the way things are going. First my wings randomly came back yesterday on the Crusade. Then there was the bright flash of light, and now there were shadowy figures with wings....

**troubled**

 *stiffly stays out of the way of everyone's conversations* Oh, I SO don't belong here... *sighs* I ain't cut out to deal with spastic old kings. But he's MY king, so I guess I just have to follow along with whatever he says. I hope the boss is okay...

**I'm comin...**

 Hmmm... let's take a look. *boldy steps forward to see the figure a little clearer* Oh! It's that knight that looks like Amano-senpai! *runs up to Allen* Ack! You're hurt... *frowns* Here, lean on me... *pulls one of his arms around her shoulders* Now, where are you going? We'll help you get there!

**gaah! Don't die or anything!**

 Dangerous? *gives Miguel a look* I thought it was... *listens to Jajuka and watches him go over to the door* What? Why did he do that? *flicks his hair and hears him talking about something is wrong* Wrong? What? *grabs the hilt of his sword and runs to the door* Hey, you're right!

**let's go and help them!**

 *also purrs and goes to her feet* Ah, another chance to prove myself to him! *swooshes her tail and grabs Naria's hand* Sister, you are rather sneaky you know that don't you? *smirks and whispers* But I'm sneakier. Do remember that.

I want to see the Two Towers! I heard it's really good!

**I saw what you did back there...**

 *eyes widen at Dilandau's suggestion* Is he a doppelganger? *watches Dallet act frantic* No..he's too Dallet like, and not even a doppelganger could imitate him. But why are those demons messing with him? Dallet, did you upset some Draconians?

**cause, why else would they mess with you?**

 *smiles at Van* I'm alright. *looks at Grava* I don't remember much actually Grandfather. But we should go to the study. I'm sure Hitomi-san and her friends are waiting for us there. I don't think I'll tell him about the Draconians. He would be very upset. I wonder if Van saw them...and did they bring me and Aunt Eries out here?

**pondering**

 I'm ok, Amano-senpai! *smiles at him and Yukari* Yukari-chan, why do you think the King would behead you? *laughs* I don't think he would. And you are right, I'm sure Van will be with him. *starts walking and pauses* Um, do you guys know where the study is? *looks in the long hallway and sees a tall figure* I wonder who that is..?

OOC: I've archived it. I'm going to make a new layout next week. Heh, this one has been up a bit. Btw, I saw the Two Towers today! It rocks! ^___^

**kinda looks like Allen? But slumped over?**