Gravity of Destiny
Il Monde
"Van's mother gives him a new energist before disappearing. Suddenly, Allen, Hitomi and Van are transported to Zaibach where they meet Dornkirk. Dornkirk tells them how he came to become the man they know today, then places them in a dungeon. When the sorcerers attempt to dismantle Escaflowne, Van almost dies from the pain. However, he uses his abilities to have Escaflowne escape and transport them out of Zaibach. " (source)