Continuing Spirited Away...
Haku's POV
I watch her disappearing back as she bounded down the green slope which the river used to reside.
Though relieved that she would finally return to her own world, I couldn't beat down the wave of sadness that washed over my whole being as I let my hand fall beside me, motionless.
I continue lingered at the slope, until she was finally obscured by it.
I turned around and walked away, heading in the direction of the bathhouse.
Chihiro's POV
Light rays filtered by the trees momentarily blinded my eyes. The wind blew against my whole being, refreshing me.
Upon the sight of our car covered in leaves and twigs, both parents rushed forward with a cry. Mom's voice barely reached my ears, as I succumb to my earlier desire to turn my head.
The tunnel stared back at me. Distinctly I could hear birds chirping. I was oblivious to everything.
I could remember the first time I stood before this tunnel. Both are different feelings. What I am feeling now is both relief and nostalgia. During the 3 months I had been in there, I had happy times... Images flash through my mind, but a particular face stayed there.
"Haku..." I murmured. Without you, I would not have been able to return to my world...
I blinked. As far as I recalled, I haven't even said a 'thank you' to him at all. After all the help he had given, I had forgotten to say thank you!
"Thank you, Haku." I bowed deeply to the tunnel. A faint smile touched my lips and I closed my eyes.
"Chihiro!" my mother's voice called out. A second later the engine roared into life.
"Chihiro!" my mother's voice was persistent. "What are you doing there? Hurry up and get into the car!"
Without a word, I tore my eyes away from the tunnel, and bounded into the car, the ribbon on my head catching the light.
The car reversed and turned. I crane my head to the rear window, watching the tunnel slowly disappearing behind the refuge of the trees.
Refresh
Haku's promise rang through my head.
"Do you think we'll meet again someday?"
"We will."
"You promise?"
"I promise." Green eyes shone, and Haku's face seemed to be light up as he smiled.
