*sees the situation going from bad to worse. curses softly* dilandau! listen to me! under NO circumstances are you to fight! you hear me??? Call off your men and get back to the flying fortress NOW! UNDERSTAND??? *sees movement out of the corner of his eye.* eh?

::looking in amano's and yukari's direction::

 *is taken completely off-guard by Allen's attack. falls foward but quickly regains his balance. growls into his comm* Dornkirk-sama! i am under attack! please sir, let me fight!

::i wanna fight!!!!::

  attack Escaflowne? is Guimel mad? *gives Guimel a look. breaks out into a broad grin.* Why not? *charges at van*

::i'll bang into you too!::

 Rushes out of the comm room and up on deck. Looks wildly about. Sees the Escaflowne flinging objects that look like people towards the Crusade. Uh? What is that young king doing? Notices movement out of the corner of his eye. Sees Allen going after Dilandau. "What is that maniac doing? I know that guymelf doesn't belong to a rebel. Why is Allen attacking him?"

::you're in trouble KNIGHT!::

 *gives Jajuka an annoyed look as he reaches for her claws* now what was that lion going to do? doesn't he know that we need this girl? *gives Eriya a look. opens her mouth when Hitomi starts talking about getting sick.* Don't you get sick on me! *quickly releases the girl when the whole world seemed to fly by. turns about to do a cat-like land when head bangs against something. sees darkness*

::knocked out::

 *watches folken with keen interest* oh that dear, dear boy. he told you, my precious son, who i am. you DO know me! *coos lightly as folken puts her down. shocked at the sight of his metal arm.* oh my poor boy! what has happened to you??? what fiend would have done something like this to you?? *grows nervous at the sight of the needle.* folken? *feels the liquid burn through her.

::i hope you can still see me!::

 Leans towards Naria in an attempt to pull her claws away from Hitomi's throat but gets knocked around by the Escaflowne. stupid boy! can't he fly this thing? Tries to reposition when notices that he is flying through the air. Feels a soft thud. Hears a strained voice. Looks down and sees a very pale Gaddes. "YOU! I must be on the Crusade!" Quickly hops up.

::I know you!::

 *notices that Alesides has paused, as if listening to something. quickly positions Schezarade's and gives the Alesides a powerful blow. sees spots as sweat pops out on his forehead. closes his eyes trying to keep the world from spinning. opens them and sees the ground rushing up to meet him.*

::uh oh::

 *turns and looks to where Moleman indicated. eyes widen* VAN!!! *runs over to the window, pressing her face to the glass* LORD VAN!!!

::a happy kitty::

 *takes Merle's hand* This day is never going to end, is it? *sighs and goes over to a different window* I can see Allen going after Dilandau out there... And on deck... let's see why Van wanted someone out there. *looks out another window to see Escaflowne hovering right in front of it* WOAH! There's your Van, Merle!

::That was startling...::

 *catches the comm and tries to listen* Gatti? *makes out the words order and regroup* Gatti, I can't hear you very well. Try to fix your transmissi.... *trails off and stares wide eyed as Folken goes on the ground and starts talking to the bird* YAAAAAAHHHHHH!!! He's just as crazy as the rest of them!! He's crawling around on the ground and talking to a BIRD! *looks up and sees Pencha walking towards them, with Dryden and the princesses behind* Asturians? The princesses?? *glances down at Chid* I bet they're looking for him. Well, he ain't our captive or anything... *eye twitches* This is insane. Absolutely insane. The draconian led them here. Ah well... just keep going with the isanity. *goes over to Chid* Hey kid... your friends are over there. You can call em over here if you want...

::I think my head is going to EXPLODE.::

 *Gives Merle a kind look* Kiddo... The commander knows what he's doing. Saving the King out 'dere is on his priority list. *Hears Van's urget message* Ummm... *looks at Merle and Moleman* STAY HERE! If King Aston calls on the comm, tell 'em we're in an emergency situation! *runs up to the main deck of the crusade and gets hit with a flying Jajuka* OOOMMMMPHHH!! Ahhhrrrrr.... *is in much pain and can't really move* Please... get... off... me... Your armour... is.... HEAVY!

::Owwwwwww...::

 *Gives Shesta a quiet stare as he talks* Atlantis... *looks down at Varie* I see. So. This IS my mother. Dornkirk... He didn't have her after all? I shouldn't have been so quick to suspect him. Of course... he only wishes to help Gaea. *gently puts Varie on the ground* Prince Chid, please step back. *smiles at the boy and returns his attention to Varie* I'm going to try to change you back. Please hold still... *flicks out one of the needles in his claws and sticks the little bird* Alright. That's the only thing I can think to try. It should only take a few moments...

::Mother....?::

 *draws in a deep breath* Oh my... *hears Dornkirk* That's.... *clings to Amano and whispers* It's that evil old man! He's yelling at the air! Oh... oh... how do we get OUT of here?? Amano-Senpai.... What can we do? What can we do??

::Getting spazzy::

 *spots Allen in the air* .... What's HE doing out here? He's injured! Argh... I'll take what I can get. *flies his melef towards the Crusade and flips on the comm* GET SOMEONE OUT ON DECK OF THE CRUSADE!! NOW! *flicks to his loudspeaker* Everybody in my hand... I'm sorry about this! *leans over to put the people down on the Crusade when something knocks him from behind* AHHH? What? *the people go flying onto the crusade* Ahh.. *winces as he sees them land* That had to hurt... But?? *whirls around* There must be invisible dragonslayers attacking me! *flies in front of the Crusade in a definsive position* How can I fight what I can't see?? I've got ot protect the Crusade!!

::And I hope Hitomi is okay...::

 I KNOW, I KNOW Dallet! *silently curses* Ok, we gotta rescue Jajuka! I really don't care about the Mystic Moon girl or those dumb catwomen. So..*sighs and thinks for a bit*..so here's the plan. I'm going to distract Escaflowne. While I do, you grab the hand Jajuka is in and rescue him! Now remember that your melef is damaged. I don't know if this will work, but we gotta do something. *takes a deep breath* Ok, let's go!

::Going after Escaflowne!::

 *feels the world moving suddenly and wakes up to Naria and Eriya* Wha..? *eyes widen as she notices everything looks dark* Where am I...? *feels arms about her and then suddenly the world smacks her into some metal* OWWWWWW!! Let me go! *tries to get free, but then suddenly feels naseous of the sudden movement* Oh..I think..I think I'm going to puke!

::I don't feel to well...::

 A land dragon? *gulps and runs behind Dryden* It's scary looking...*follows him into an alleyway and sees him looking at something* What is he looking at? *turns to look and sees Dragonslayers and a small boy* No...it couldn't be... *grabs a hold of Dryden's arm* Dryden, that isn't Prince Chid over there, is it?

::I thought he was with Father...::

 *sighs and waits on a response from Shesta and Miguel* I hope they..*pauses and hears Shesta's voice, faintly* It's Shesta. *hears a loud bang on the Vione* Eh? *walks away from Gatti and looks out the window* What in the..? *stares at Naria's and Eriya's guymelef's* Uh..Gatti..Why did they land so horribly..? Unless they are....I think Folken's cat henchmen are hurt or something...

::I guess I should check on them!::

 I agree Naria. *sighs* It's the only thing we can do now...*bumps her head against Escaflowne's hand* OW!! Can't he fly this stupid thing? *looks over at Jajuka* Jajuka, can't you wake her up? We gotta get this skinny boy...*bumps her head again* Ummfph. We gotta get this skinny boy to let us go! And I'm afraid he won't if...*sees Hitomi wake up* Oh hoo! She's awake. Now listen to me...*bumps into her sister* OW! *looks up and glares at Escaflowne* STOP THAT!

::I have a headache...::

 Umm...*bits his upper lip* I gotta tell him! He might be able to change her back to normal...but what if he blames me? *shakes his head and sighs* That doesn't matter! Varie is hurt and she's been like that for so long! If he can help her then... Well you see Folken-sama..*hears his comm beep* Eh? *turns it on* What? *hears Gatti's voice faintly* Huh? *shakes it* I can't hear you Gatti! Tch. Here Miguel, try to figure out what he wants. *tosses the comm to Miguel and looks at Folken* You see sir, when uh...Miguel, Dallet, Dilandau-sama and I were teleported to Altantis, when I found her as a person..*gulps* Now please don't think I'm crazy but...*says real quietly and quickly* ..she turned into that bird! But she was hurt before she turned into a bird, and I don't know why she did transform like that...

::Ok so I told the truth! Please don't hit me! ^^::

 *searches for the missing pair. NOSE tunes in the scene unfolding with the Escaflowne, Dilandau, and the Crusade with King Aston's fleet closing in.* WHAT IS THIS????? *mutters darkly* where is that folken??? why is he letting that pyro ruin everything??? *tune in his comm to dilandau's channel* YOU MANIAC!!! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING???? STOP IT!!! STOP IT NOW!!! You and your men go back to the Flying Fortress, IMMEDIATELY!!!!!

::geesh, can't leave you alone for a minute!::

 *grins broadly as van turns the escaflowne back into a guymelf!* ALL RIGHT!!! so you've found some courage after all! COME ON VAN!!! LET"S DANCE!!!!!!

::ready to do anything (that isn't pleasant)::

 HEY!! *watches stunned as the catwomen run off with Hitomi. is even more stunned when Escaflowne grabs them, the girl from the mystic moon and Jajuka.* guimel! did you see that?? we can't just stand here and watch! we've got to DO something!

::after all, Dilandau-sama IS watching::

 Curses softly under his breath. this isn't good. i've been caught without my melf! crud! and right in front of dilandau-sama! CRUD! Cautiously watches Naria as she puts her claws on Hitomi's throat. hmmmmm, maybe that cat has the right idea. maybe she can cause enough of a distraction.

::waiting for an opportunity::

 *gives Gaddes a quick look and races to his guymelf* get the crusade as close to the escaflowne as possible. *powers up his guymelf* i will provide van the cover he needs. *leaps high into the air*

::jumping towards dilandau::

 *races along with Eriya.* Good work sister, you got the strange girl. *lets out a cry of surprise when Escaflowne's hand envelops her.* Whaa? *notices that Jajuka has been caught in the huge guymelf's hand as well as Eryia. growls softly* Sister! I don't like the look of this. *graps a hold of Hitomi who is still in Eriya's graps.* Perhaps we can use the girl to bargin with this skinny kid.

::puts her claws to Hitomi's throat::

 Looks nervously at one of his men. "Did that young king of Fanelia say Dilandau? Hmmmmm, that can't be right. Doesn't Dilandau work for Strategos? If that's the case, then that young king is mistaken. Those aren't rebels of Zaibach that he's fighting! Oh NO! We must stop him!!!"

::HURRY MAN!!!! To the Crusade!!::

 *hears Van. looks wild-eyed at Allen* you CAN go and help Lord Van, can't you? He NEEDS you!!!

::hurry!!!!::

  restore? he said restore! he KNOWS ME!!!! oh my darling folken! you KNOW me!!!! *flaps her wings a little* oh you don't know how much this means. i can change things. i can bring our family back!

::this is wonderful!::

 *Gets really stressed when Hitomi falls down* HITOMI! *eyes grow wide as Eriya grabs Hitomi* WHAT?? And what do YOU think you're doing?? *converts back into the melef form of Escaflowne* Oh no you don't! *reaches down and grabs all three cats plus Hitomi* I'll sort them all out later... *sees Dilandau with fire* YAAA! I can't turn my back on him for an INSTANT, can I?? *turns the comm on again* ALLEN! I need to drop some people off! *flies up a little, mind racing* But Dilandau's ready to attack again! I don't really want to attract his fire to the Crusade... if you can get someone here, I can hand them off and THEN deal with Dilandau!!

::really stressed::

 Right, right. *pulls out his palm comm and tries to contact Shesta and Miguel* Ah! I've got a signal! Hey, Shesta! Miguel! This is Gatti. Where ARE you? Didn't you recieve the order to regroup on the floating fortress?

::Can you hear me?::

 *looks at what Millerna sees* That? It's a... *eyes get wide* A dragon! Pencha! I don't know where you're leading us, but there is NO way I'm taking these two past dragons! *sees Pencha go off into an alleyway, motioning for them to follow* Alright, stay close to me please, ladies. *keeps a nervous eye on the dragon* I wish I knew what was going on... Eh? *sees a cluster of people in an open market place type area* Dragonslayers. Great. Just what we need.

::Crud.::

 *sees a hulking shadow in the middle of the room they're in* Ulp... *whispers to Yukari* What is that? *sees it moving around a little* Like it's some kind of machine or something... I wonder what it could be? Looks almost like a giant nose. *catches his breath in his throat* NOSE? Oh no! We're right back here with that crazy old man!!

::We walked right to him!!::

  *stares down at Varie, ignoring everything else* Little bird... There's something about her. Something... It is no coincidence that her name is Varie. Shesta, is it? Where did you get her? I understand it may seem strange that I am interested, but I have my reasons. *gets a far off look* It almost seems as if she ought to be a person, yes? If that is the case.... I may be able to restore her.

::I DID use to be a sorcerer, after all::

 Dallet! We can fight Escaflowne. First that's Dilandau-sama's job, second you aren't in any condition to fight and third, the Crusade is right up there. All that spells disaster. *sighs* The only thing we can do is pick up those stupid catpeople. *sees something* Eh? Dallet what are those catwomen doing anyway?

::Looks like they are running with something::

 It is Fanelia! *gasps and stands by Dryden* This is so odd...is this place real? I agree with my sister...*pauses and sees something large coming* Dryden, what is that? It's huge...

::I'll just stare at it tho...::

 *ear twitches* Hold on sister. *turns around and hears a familiar noise and growls* If I didn't know better, I hear a cloaked melef...*twitches her ears again*..no, better make that two. *turns her head back to Hitomi and watches her fall on the ground* No matter, now is our chance! *smirks at her sister and runs very quickly to where Hitomi was and picks her up* I hope the Dragonslayers keep that dumb skinny boy occuipied!

::I nabbed a wee girl! ^^::

 *sighs and stares as a couple of dragons run off* Why are they going there? *notices Miguel is staring in that direction* Ano..ano..Dragonslayer. *shifts feet and tries to remember Miguel's name* I'm sorry I forgot your name, Mr. Brown-haired dragonslayer, but it's good when the dragons run away from us, right? *bits his upper lip and continues to hide behind Folken* But...hears faint voices...I think I hear people over there...

::I don't know though, and I'm still scared!::

 Jajuka-san! I don't know where Folken-san is, nor why he isn't here. But I'll try to contact him. *sighs and clutches the pendant* I don't know it this will work, but here it goes... *feels the pendant glow and thinks of Folken* Folken-san...Folken-san. Can you hear me...? *sees a image of Fanelia being burned again* Wha..? No! I don't wanna see that again! *hears screaming and sees people wrapped up in Fire* NOOOOOOO!!! Please stop it!! *sees Prince Chid, Varie and Dydren all in the flames* Huh? They weren't there before...ahhhh!! *watches them fade away in the flames* Come back!! Noo! *lets go of the pendant, falls on to the ground on her knees and covers her eyes* The fire...the flames...so awful...

::Instead of contacting Folken, I think I had another vision...::

 *angrily throws down his comm* FOOLS!!! they better not let them escape!!! not now. not when i'm so close. *looks at his NOSE and smirks* i shall find them myself. *tunes in his nose looking for Amano and Yukari*

::i will find you::

 *sees the Crusade landing by Van.* so, you are bringing in your help. well, i won't let you escape. i've been waiting such a long time...*powers up his flame thrower*

::going to heat things up a bit::

 Sister, I agree. But we must act quickly. When Jajuka, that skinny kid and that girl are pre-occupied with each other. Let's grab her and grab her NOW!

::snatching the girl::

 Frowns as he too hears what Van says. Looks sharply at his men. "We must go to their aid! Those Zaibach rebels are too much for them. We must show Dornkirk that Asturia supports him. Go man! Quickly!"

::rushing to help::

 *looks down at merle* don't worry young one. there is still a fight or two left in me. *gives her a grin and a wink. turns to gaddes* take the crusade as close to the escaflowne as you dare. i will go to my guymelf. *turns to leave but looks back at gaddes* and don't worry.

::going to the Scherazade::

 Glares at Van. "Young king, I KNOW that this girl can contact people with that strange pendant of hers. I can sense its power through the unusual glow about it. I also know she knows what has happened to Folken-sama. I cannot let that go unanswered. Therefore I cannot let her go." Glances at Hitomi over his shoulder. "So you might as well tell us where Folken-sama is. That way, there won't be any blood shed."

::Not a threat, just a fact::

 *glances at Guimel and smirks.* soooo the kitties are without their claws are they? hmmmmm, is folken-sama's hencemen, er, hencewomen, *giggles* hencecats slipping and now they have to depend on US, mere dragon slayers, to step in? tch tch tch...what's the world coming to? *grins broadly before turning towards the Escaflowne* Let's bring him down!

::oops, forgot, my guymelf is damaged::

 *holds her breath as Shesta hands her over to Folken* oh my precious son, please look at me! please see me! i have to reach you! maybe this is a chance that i've prayed for. a chance to change all the horrible things that have happened. fanelia appears to be back, back to before...before *snuggles her head softly into the palm of folken's hand* oh my son! please recognize me! i know we can change the future! then you and van will be brothers again!

::we won't mention the fact that there isnt anyone else here but us::

 *heart skips a beat upon hearing Van. looks anxiously from Allen to Gaddes to Moleman, back to Allen and then Gaddes.* We're, we're landing near Lord Van right? *peers over the edge. sees the dragon slayers and the cat people as well as the Escaflowne* oh no! not those two again *whirls back to Allen* There, there are dragon slayers down there! I think maybe you could get into your guymelf too? *looks at Gaddes* I mean, Allen-san can fight, right? *looks back at Allen* You can help Lord Van, right?

::we can provide back up can't we?::

 Yes your highness! Yikes... I'm so happy that worked!*hears Van* Hang on.... We're comin'!. *starts to take the Crusade down, somewhat near The Escaflowne and the cat people* Hey Commander! Ya okay back there? *gives Allen a quick glance over his shoulder* Just take it easy, okay?

::Starting to land::

 *Catches Shesta's look* What? What's HIS problem? *sighs and shakes his head* Great. Now Folken is going to play with the little birdie, and there's DRAGONS roaming around. Oh, but of course we wouldn't attack them! Cause that would make sense, right? *Hears voices from a ways away and gets very stiff* No... NO! I'm not hearing voices now... I'm NOT hearing voices... *starts looking around* They've gotta be real! So where are they?

::Hears Dryden and the princesses::

 Oh Amano-senpai... *regains a little composure* Oh! We're stuck here, aren't we? *clings to him* Oh no! Not with that horrible old man! His... SCIENTISTS were trying to do horrible things to me... And the things I saw... the things I saw! *blinks back tears* What are we going to do?

::Terrified::

 *responds to Merle quietly* Yes little one. Don't you remember? He was wounded not too long ago, and has not yet rested. He hasn't recovered at all. *frowns and looks out the window again* I wish I knew what was going on down there... *hears Van over the comm* Uh oh...

::That's never good::

 *glowers back at Jajuka* FOLKEN? Why would Hitomi know where HE is?? She hasn't even encountered him today! I'VE seen him today, not her! LET HER GO! *looks over his shoulder to keep an eye on Dilandau* I don't have TIME for this!! Any second now he's gonna attack... I've gotta get Hitomi! But if I just try to grab him with my melef, he may slit her throat. *tries to think* CURSE you Folken! You're still causing me trouble, and you aren't even here! *takes a deep breath and grabs his comm, speaking very quietly to the Crusade* Could you please land? I need backup on the ground here. *ignores Jajuka and the others* Hitomi! Is there any way you can use your power to find my brother?

::To get these vultures away from you?::

 VAN! *stops when Jajuka pushes her back* Oh no...I'll never get to Van this way.. *hears something and turns around* EH? More dragonslayers? This is getting really bad Jajuka-san, I'm sorry to interrupt, but why are there more dragonslayers here? Couldn't you just let me go with Van?

::Ack! I don't like this at all!::

 Hey, you're right? *helps Dallet and flies closer* And look, they don't have their guymelefs! What are they thinking? They can't fight Escaflowne like that! *curses inwardly* What, is everyone an idiot like Dallet now? Why aren't they in their melefs? Tch. I guess it's up to us to save them, eh Dallet? *helps him land*

::geez, stupid cats!::

 *whispers back* I don't know. I bet he knows where our melefs are. But what should we do? He'll take that girl and our chance to find Folken-sama! *growls softly* Perhaps Jajuka can somehow find out. He is talking to that skinny boy now. If not, we should just take the girl and make her bring Folken-sama to us!

::I'm sick of these stupid games, just bring us Folken-sama!::

 Yes, I think it would be better if we stayed with you Dryden. *hears his question and sees where they are when he opens the door* How...? *walks out and looks around* How can this be? *turns to look at Millerna and Dryden* This is Fanelia, correct? And I thought the young king told us it was burned to the ground, by Zaibach, correct? *looks back at the city* Then..how is it...? *puts her fingers to her head* I'm getting another one of those headaches of mine...

::this is too much for me!::

 *winces as Folken stares him in the eye* Crud, crud crud! What am I going to say to him? Folken-sama, this is your mother, as a bird. I'm sure her arm is broken. Not to worry though, I think Dornkirk's and his scientists can bring her back to normal. No, wait, I think they did this to her. Silly me. Anyway please harm me, as it looks like I've somehow caused this whole mishap. *sighs* Please be careful with her Folken-sama. Chid was right, she is injuried...*slowly trails off and hands Varie to him* I'm going to die. Not by land dragons, but by Folken's sword I just know it. *gives a quick glance at Miguel* Stupid Miguel, why did he have to say her name....?

::I wanna crawl in a hole now...::

 What do you mean you can't tap into that power? What kind of scientists are you? *glowers* What? They're gone? Where did they go? What? YOU DON"T KNOW??? How can this be? Look for them! Search EVERYWHERE BUT FIND THEM!!!!!!

::don't let them escape or you're ALL dead::

 *snarls at Van* Run you COWARD! RUN! You better hurry before you realize that you're in way over your head and start crying on me *laughs evilly. looks up at the Crusade before looking back at Van.* You may have gotten your friends to rescue you this time, but next time, you won't be so lucky. *sees Dallet and Guimel heading towards Van.*

::now what?::

 *gives the moleman a worried look. leans close to him.* I think there's something wrong with Allen. Look how pale he is. And that king, he was so mean to him. *lets out a sigh.* I wish Lord Van would hurry up and get here.

::Van will make everything all right::

 "A distress call from that young king? Ah, those rebels again! I think Zaibach would be pleased that you are trying to stop them. Maybe I was too hasty in my judgment about Allen Schezar. All right. Aid the young king. And then go after those demons! Allen, you know which demons I'm talking about. I shall inform Zaibach. I know they will also help me find my grandson."

::they are our allies::

 *hisses softly at Van's approach. whispers to Eriya* Sister! It's that skinny kid and we don't even have our swords with us! How can we fight him?

::grrrrrrrr::

 *stares at Gaddes.* now i know why he's my right hand man! what a great speech he's giving the King! and he's so convincing. but why shouldn't he be? he's not lying to the king. he's just stretching the truth. *feels a sharp pain. winces. glances over at merle and the moleman. gives them a weak grin before giving gaddes a grateful smile.* i hope van comes aboard soon. i'm beginning to get dizzy again.

::the wound is catching up::

 *listens intently.* oh my dear son, how much you know about the land dragons. you would have made an excellent king! how proud your father would have been. *frowns-as much as a bird can frown.* i must find a way to stop you from burning down our kingdom. this cannot be your destiny! i must... *turns her head, sensing something.* what is this? pencha? how can you be here?

::looking in Dryden's direction::

 *gives Guimel a sheepish look.* I...I guess I didn't think about my guymelf. *looks over to where his sword landed.* Hey Guimel! Look at that! *points to the escaflowne and jajuka.* Jajuka is taking on the Escaflowne? GRRRRRRRR Look at that catman showing US up in front of Dilandau-sama. Come on Guimel. *starts heading over to where Van is.*

::You're not showing US up cat!::

 Draws his sword and glowers at Van on top of the dragon-form Escaflowne while pushing Hitomi behind him. "Whoa there. Not so fast young king of Fanelia." Glances up at Dilandau's guymelf making sure Dilly-boy is okay. Re-focuses his attention back to Van. "I'm not through with this young human. I want to know where Folken-sama is."

::stalling::

 *lands the ship in the midst of the deserted city Pencha has led them in* .... I guess he wants us to follow him. *frowns* But I can't leave the princesses all alone! Princess Eries, Princess Millerna. Pencha is waiting for us to follow him through this... place. I think it would be safer if you came along with me. *is talking more to Eries than Millerna* I KNOW Millerna will jump at the chance to get out of here! Beisdes, I need your opinion on something. *opens a door* Is it just me, or does this place look familiar?

::where have I seen it before?::

 *hears everything that is said over the comm and curses inwardly* Fine... *flips on his comm* Right! I'm coming to you! *flips Escaflowne into dragon form and flies in front of Dilly for a moment* We WILL finish this, Dilandau! *swoops down quickly and hovers over Hitomi and the kitties* HITOMI!! *reaches down for her* COME ON!!

::We've gotta go, unfortunately!!::

 *listens to what Yukari is saying* Hitomi isn't here? Well, then I guess we better get out of here!! *frowns* Then where IS she?? Ah well. It's better if we can escape... *runs through a maze of hallways in a daze* I wish I knew how to teleport like that crazy old man! *stops and ducks into a room, gasping for breath* I wonder... if that Dornkirk can reach through and grab people, then... then... What's to stop him from taking us again if we escape? *frowns* I know that he wants this strange power Yukari, Hitomi and I seem to have here. He probably wants to use it for world domination or something. But he can't kill us...

::Well, that's SOMETHING at least...::

 *gives Allen a troubled look and straightens up* I'm gonna see what I can do to get us out of this mess, Commander. Please sit down, and if you have any orders, I'll do whatever ya say, of course. *picks up the comm* Your magesty? This is Gaddes, the second in command on the Crusade. Your highness, I'm afraid that Allen was badly wounded earlier today, and he's in very bad shape right now. Your order to rescue the Prince of the Dutchy of Freid has been acknowledged, and we will commence to search for him immediately. As for "demons", however, I'm afraid I don't know what you're reffering to. We recieved a distress signal from the young King of Fanelia, and were simply coming to his aid. *takes a deep breath and thinks for a moment* But as it turns out, your highness, Van Fanel has been caught up in a fight against a rebel faction of Zaibach that has betrayed their country and are attacking him. But I'm sure that the army of Zaibach, allies of Asturia, will deal with these rebels shortly. Van should be able to hear this, and I hope he takes this opprotunity to gather himself and come aboard our ship so we can leave right away to find Chid. *closes his eyes for a moment, then looks over at Allen and shrugs*

::I did my best!!::

 *gives Miguel a sharp look and stares at Varie* .... *looks over at the land dragon roaming and puts his hand on Chid's head* There is no cause for concern, your highness. *faces the dragonslayers* Dragons will not attack if you show no will to fight. So no matter what, do NOT draw your sword or show signs of hostility. *flexes his claw slightly* Dragons... it was a dragon that took off my arm. *stares Shesta in the eye* Give me the bird. *glances to Miguel* Why is she called "Varie"? (OOC:Heh, cool layout. Gotta love anything that features Folken, lol!)

::VERY serious::

 Dallet you idiot! How could you have done this to your melef?!! *sighs* Fine, I'll just get you out of here and back to the Vione. *grabs ahold of Dallet's messed up arm and starts to fly fast* Actually I really didn't want to fight the Crusade head on. Last time, I got my butt whipped. I just hope Dilandau-sama leaves....

::saving Dallet, again!::

 *shrinks as the cat women come after her* I...I..*hears Jajuka and stands closer to him* He seems to be the sane one amongst them. I don't know why they have it out for me... *listens to Jajuka* I didn't bring the people of the Crusade here. I think they were coming anyway. *sighs* I can contact people though. Well mainly Van. But I'll try to contact Folken. *whispers so that Jajuka can only hear* But please keep those two away from me. They..they frighten me...

Thanks for all of your kind comments! ^___^ And yes, I think this is the first blue layout!

::afraid of Naria and Eriya::

 Varie-bird? Oh what a cute name! Can I look at her, Mr. Dragonslayer? *peers closer to look at Varie in Shesta's hand* Wow, she's a lovely birdie. *smiles and notices her wing* Oh! Her wing! *looks up at Shesta* Her wing is hurt! We need to help her! *hears rumbling and Varie shrieking and turns around* AHH...AHAHAAA!! *runs behind Folken* DRAGON!

OOC: Spiffy layout! And Razzy that Viole image is fantastic! ^___^

::I'm scared!!! WAAAAAH!::

 *blinks* I..I don't know. I thought they were with Dilandau-sama when we were on the Mystic Moon. But..I thought they would be here now...since Dilandau-sama is here. *sighs* I guess we should try to contact them. I hope they aren't hurt.

::Oh yea, I remember them!::

 *waits impatiently for his guards and scientists to respond.* i can get that girl right now if only i had the power of the enhancer! *hears his scientist.* WHAT??? That boy has gotten that girl? They're somewhere in the lab, but you can't REACH THEM??? There's some kind of light surrounding them? What's the matter with you guys??? TAP INTO THAT LIGHT!!!! IT"S THE SOURCE OF THEIR POWER!!!! DO IT QUICKLY!!!!!!!!!!

ooc: kchan and razzy! you guys ROCK!!!

::power, give me power!!!::

 "Whoa there." Looks at both Eriya and Naria. "Let's not be too hasty." Turns to Hitom. "Did you bring the Crusade here with that thing? Can you contact people with it? And what about Folken-sama. Can that necklace of yours tell us what happened to him?" OOC: The new layout TOTALLY rocks! So do the pics! Razzy-Viole's pic is TOTALLY awesome! Good job!

::questions, questions::

 *snarls at the escaflowne.* Yes, Van! Stay behind so I can beat you! Send your help away! *looks over and sees Dallet.* What? YOU STILL HERE? GET OUT OF HERE! NOW!!!!! *looks up at the Crusade* if you want to do something, get rid of THEM! *looks back at van.* Let's dance!

OOC: DITTO, DITTO, DITTO!!!!!! *____*

::also wants to fight::

 *absentlyminded puts his good hand to his injured arm. is suddenly very tired as his arm begins to throbbed painfully.* hold on man! just rescue Hitomi and her friends and then you can rest. *hears Van, is startled by Merle's outburst and shocked by the king. head starts to throb along with his arm. feels his legs getting shakey.* can't pass out now! too much to do. have to rescue Chid too! *looks helplessly at gaddes.*

OOC: DITTO to what everyone else has been saying about the layout and pics!

::too much, it's just too much::

 *looks up sharply. sees the crusade. growls menancingly. glowers at Hitomi.* You brought them here! If you can do this, then you also must know what happened to Folken-sama. *slowly rises to her feet, flexing her claws.* I think you better use that necklace of yours and find out where Folken-sama is.

ooc: hey! great layout, great pics, you guys have great talent!!!!

::a ferious kitty::

 uh? *looks down. grins sheepishly.* well, I'm not cloaked! well this should take care of that. *pushes a button. realizes that nothing happens.* Guimel! my cloaking device must be broken. must have been that blow I took from Escaflowne! No matter, I shall still fight them. *tries to swing his sword. realizes that his guymelf's arm also isn't working properly as it flings the sword onto the hilltop. looks at guimel* um, I think my guymelf might need some repairs.

OOC: AWESOME layout kchan!! AWESOME pic razzy!!!

::uh oh::

 *gives miguel a hard look.* that varie-bird? *looks over at folken. gives him a pleading look.* oh please folken, please put two-and-two together. yes, i'm a bird, but i KNOW you can see me in the birds eyes. please folken, look. *feels the ground rumble as shesta is shakened. looks around. sees a land dragon. starts shrieking.*

OOC: kchan! great job!!! BLUE is my favorite color! and the pics of van and folken being so little...KAWAII!!!!! razzy! wow! you're sooooo talented! your drawing of viole is kewl!!! *____*

::a DRAGON!!!!!!::

 *turns towards Moleman. looks over to where he's pointing. sees Van engaged in battle with Dilandau. heart skips a beat. looks over at Allen with huge frightened eyes. hears Van over the comm. rushes forward and hollers into the comm Allen is holding.* Oh No! Lord Van! We NEED you here! *turns back to Allen.* Please tell him that he's needed here. I...*chokes back a sob. is startled by the King's outburst.* What? *looks back at Allen.*

kchan: LUV the layout and the pictures! they ROCK!!! razzy: LUV LUV LUV your pic of Viole!!!! you can draw!!!!! :) (wish i could draw like that)!!!

::very scared and very confuzzled::

 Turns and looks angrily out into the distance. Grabs the comm. "ALLEN! HOW DARE YOU PLAY AROUND WITH THE DEMONS!!! MY GRANDSON IS MISSING AND ALL YOU DO IS PROTECT THE DEMONS!!! WHERE DO YOUR LOYATIES LIE?" LOVE THE NEW LAYOUT AND THE NEW PICS! Kchan! You've done it again!

::mad about EVERYTHING!::

 *looks nervously at Shesta* Ohhhhhhh dear God... he's still crazy. This is NOT the time to be doing this... Shesta, please stop talking to that Varie-bird of yours. It's just a little upset, okay? *gives Chid and Folken an embarrassed look and sighs* Hey... *looks up* Did anyone else just feel that vibration? *looks around and sees a Dragon wandering around* Great.... just great. Land dragons.

OOC: Haa haa haa haa! THE NEW AVATARS ROCK!!

::unhappy::

 *seethes in fury at Dilandau* Whatever he says, it doesn't matter. I can't loose my temper, or I'll end up dead. He's just a maniac. A maniac... *Grinds his teeth and swings his sword down to his side* Still... *flips on his comm to the Crusade* ALLEN!! Is it going to be vital that I come along with you? Or will I be able to stay here and finish off Dilandau?

YAAAY! You got the new layout up! I *LOVE* that piccy soooooo much! And I'm glad you like my Viole piccy, Sheevere! I worked on it. ^_~

::Wants to fight::

 *gives Viole a tight smile* Thanks... *turns around and puts the eye drops in* AHH! That's COLD!! *blinks real hard and wipes his eyes* Wow.. that does feel a lot better. *pockets the eye drops* Thanks a lot, Viole. *pauses for a moment* Now... I would have thought the others would have shown up here by now. I know that Jajuka, Dallet, and Guimel took off to aid Dilandau-sama. You're here with me... so where are Shesta and Miguel? *looks troubled*

OOC: Wow! Echoing what everyone else said, Kchan!

::You don't think they're in trouble, do you?::

 *looks out the window and spies the scene unfolding below* THERE'S the young king... *tugs on Merle's tail* Missy! Take a look out that window there, and perhaps you will feel a little better. You may also see why speaking with your dear King Van wouldn't be a good idea right now. He appears to be busy. (OOC: Hey, I like the new avatars and stuff! Good job, Kchan!

::I can see them down there!::

 *stares at Amano with a dazed expression* Amano-senpai...? What's going on? *tries to stumble along with him* Hitomi-chan? Something's wrong with her? *looks around, very confused* This is a bad place. Hitomi-chan isn't here in the bad place. She's safe.

Whoa! Love the new stuff!! This is the first blue layout we've had, ain't it? It's great!

::disoriented::

 You are right Naria. *notices Hitomi is speaking to Jajuka* We should snatch it away from her...*hears a strange machine in the sky and looks up* Sister! Look! That's the Crusade isn't it? *growls* I knew it! She somehow contacted them. Let's get her!

Waiiii! Super kawaii layout! *glomps Folken* It's so adorable!

::now, I'm angry!::

 *laughs* Not much Gatti! I just wanna look at them. *gets close and stares at his eyes and then backs off and shakes his head* Well they are irriatated. I don't know what happened to them though, but here. *hands him a funny little vial* These are eye drops. They relieve irration. So put them in your eyes once every two hours until they stop hurting. *smirks* And yes they do work. Jajuka actually taught me how to make it, so I'm postitive it would help you!

OOC: Ditto what Never Turn around said. Btw Razzy I love your viole picture! You are a talented artist!

::not that I think you doubt me or anything...::

 I don't know what the heck you are talking about Dallet, but...*glares at the Crusade* You are right about them being cowards. Let's get them outta of Dilandau-sama's way, shall we? *flies towards the Crusade and notices Dallet's melef* Oh and for crying out loud, cloak your melef!! Sheesh, let's not give away the element of surpise!!

Awesome layout. It's just awesome!

::Is he really that crazy to go into battle like that?::

 Oh..oh..*stares at the Draconian on the ship*...this is too weird. *looks at Dryden* Well, aren't you going to talk to him? Find out what he wants. And..*looks below them* see where we are. *gulps* Isn't he one of those legendary demon things, that father talks about? I guess he actually knew something. Perhaps it wasn't a good idea to come along...

Oh wow! The avatars are great! So is the layout! Another kawaii one Kchan!

::getting slightly freaked::

 I'm...I'm Shesta sir! *salutes Folken with his free hand and notices Miguel* And this is Miguel...*pauses and sees that Varie is very upset* What's wrong? *tries to calm her down* Please, stop it...you are hurting your poor broken wing. Why is she so upset? Is she trying to tell us something...?

OOC: Wai! I love the layout! It's great!

::what is wrong with Varie?::

 *stares at the Escaflowne* Van..*hears Jajuka and covers up her pendant* I'm not really sure what it means. I..I think I'm just connected to Van..that's all. *gives him a nervous smile and steps back* This isn't good. They are getting suscpicous...what do I do? Van, I wish you could help me down here... *looks up at Escaflowne again and spots the Crusade* Allen is here? YAY! He can help Van and get me away from these cat people!

OOC: New layout and new avatars! Hope everyone likes them! ^___^

::We are saved!::

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::

Amano seems to have strange powers, much to his and Dornkirk's surprise.  Of course Dornkirk is very please with this and wants to harness this power.  

Meanwhile, Dallet has a bad sense of DejaVu when the Alesides and Escaflowne fight.  So he tries to stop the fight, but Dilandau yells at him.  Van claims the fight is unfair.  Dilandau spots the Crusade in the distance and tells Van that he was fighting unfair and proceeds to taunt Van.

And what of Dryden ann the princesses?  Well they are following Pencha, a statue that will lead them to Varie and Prince Chid, who are in a past version of Fanelia.  Will they ever figure out what Pencha wants?  And will Folken find out why he was brought there?

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 + Dslayers 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: 
Hitomi's pendant + battle outside Asturia!
Eppy 11:
Varie's power + the mysterious feather!
Eppy 12:
Talks of going to Freid.
Eppy 13:
The rise of the Doppelgangers!
Eppy 14:
Folken and his search of his mother! 
Eppy 15:
How did they get into Atlantis?
Eppy 16:
Havoc on Earth, Gaea and in Altantis!
Eppy 17:
So close to home and yet so far.. 
Eppy 18:
Return to Gaea and the attack on Freid!
Eppy 19:
Escaflowne and the Alseidies duke it out!
Eppy 20:
Welcome to Fanelia!

Layout info::

Awwww, it's chibi Van and Folken before he got his arm mauled!  Aren't they cute??  I love this image, so I made a layout outta of it!  Very blue and soothing, ne?  Heee, kawaii Van!!  ^__^

And yes the spiffy avatar of Viole was drawn by Razzy!  Isn't she a great artist?  To view the whole image, just click here.

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. 

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 Gatti 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. 

Very caring and kind, she often comes and helps Van and gives Hitomi advice.
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. And the poor dragonslayer that was killed by Zongi, the doppelganer.  

Miguel generally does what he thinks and usually doesn't get smacked by Dilandau.
Played by: [UGA]

[Viole]
Another Dragonslayer with long curly black hair. We only see him when the Dragonslayers are all together.  

Viole doesn't have much appearance in the show, but it is believed that he is very vain, specially about his hair!
Played by: [Sheevere]

[Eriya]
She is the golden hair leopard twin who works for the Zaibach empire under Folken's command. 

Both Eriya and Naria are fiercely 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 eventually joins the Crusade crew.  

Seems to good friends with Millerna and Merle.  He is also very good at hiding!
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. 

Either by  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.  

Well, except that he has the strangest hair out of the dragonslayers!  Curly blonde and it looks like an afro.  ^^
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. 
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, 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]

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