Authors Note: Hi friends! This is my first fic so plz, no flames. Fate no likee fire. *burns another muffin* PLZ review! My meager talents are in desperate need of aid. This is the story of Haku and his challenges before (and possibly during) the movie. *Hugs Spirited Away profusely* I LUV that movie! *Ahem* well anyway...

Disclaimer: Spirited Away is the property of Miazaki and Gibli Studios. I own nothing but the plot and any original characters. I am in no way, shape, or form profiting from this fanfiction. *Grovel at lawyer's feet* Don't sue me Plz!

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Splash. A pink shoe. My current whirls. A hand reaches, stretching. Another splash. Pain, fear, a cry for help. My current whirls. Salt tears amidst my waves. A cry for help.

"Somebody, please, HELP ME!"

I manifest, I whirl, I try to help. We meet; she clings, and cries no more. My waves carry us toward shore.

Wonder, amazement, a soft exclamation. I laugh, she grins. We reach the shore.

She crawls off my back, my waves beckon.

"Wait..." she calls softly.

She touches my face. I freeze, then relax, I press against her. She smiles and hugs me.

"Thank you," she whispers. "My name is Chihiro."

I smile and dance away as the wind whispers my name.

"...Kohaku..."



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A/N: Lol! Don't worry kids; this is only the prologue!