I have finally decided to write a fanfiction after only reading them, and realizing that I wanted to be able to make my own story too. Being able to twist the story however I want seems more satisfying to me rather than reading an ending with a cliffhanger only to be stabbed with the feeling of disappointment. Anyways, here it is. The introduction for 'What Word Was It Again?'
What Word Was It Again?
Epilogue
Blue skies, gentle gusts of wind wandering aimlessly in the fields dancing and playing with the trustful grass that covered the dirt below, this seemingly kind scenery gave away such a peaceful feeling.
Right at that moment, a girl and a boy, fingers entwined, were taking their last few steps together until they finally reached their parting destination. Once they both let go, there was no turning back..
Their hands trembled, both of them knew.
"Will we meet again sometime?" Chihiro asked as she turned around to face Haku before going down the steps leading to the rocks where they were forced to separate.
"Sure we will." he smiled, but his eyes seemed to display sadness.
"Promise?" she looked at him earnestly, eagerly waiting for an answer.
It took a moment for the boy to reply. His heart was beating faster.
"Promise. Now go, and don't look back until you have crossed the tunnel."
Once again, he smiled, but his eyes showed a more obvious display of sadness.
Chihiro, being the oblivious girl that she is, did not notice this, and smiled back before turning her back to him.
As their hands slowly parted, Haku could not help but feel a little lonely after they let go. The warmth of her hands lingered on his skin.
Chihiro hopped down the steps, crossing the river by stepping on the rocks, not looking back. He watched her until she disappeared down the hill, softly clenching his fists, he turned his back and transformed into his dragon form and flew up to the sky with tremendous speed.
6 years later..
"I understand how you feel, I miss her too."
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"No. This is too risky. And not to mention, foolish! Even if you're powerful or whatsoever, you're putting your life on the line every second you spend out there." A young woman cried with an anxious look on her face, mixed with a hint of anger, her blood boiling due to the frustration and the stubbornness of the 'young' river dragon. "Yes, I already know that Lin but I have waited long enough, after I released myself from my contract with Yubaba and returned to my river, I have spent each day repeatedly doing the same things since my parting with her. I want to do something different. I made a promise with her, you of all people should know that." He replied in a calm tone, trying to make her spare him at least a bit of understanding on his decision.
"Haku, face it. She has probably forgotten about us and living a happy life, she may have already started a family of her own, and have you ever even thought about the possibility that she might even be dead?! The time in this world works differently in their world!" Lin stopped, dead in her tracks. She knew well that both of them had been avoiding this topic for as long as they could remember.
Haku glared at her menacingly sending a cold shiver made its way up her spine.
"I apologize. You know I didn't mean it. It was out of frustration. I have already lost Chihiro, even if we weren't blood related and even if it was only for a short duration, she was the only one that gave me a chance to experience the feeling of having a family. I don't remember anything from before I worked here. Yubaba took everything! You should know that! Sure I disliked you back then, but Haku.. since then, you were the one that looked out for me. Like some responsible younger brother. What if I lose you too?" Lin suddenly stopped, all the tears she refused to shed all these years that she had kept in a fragile bottle made a desperate attempt to shatter it. She couldn't let them out now. Not now. It wasn't the time for it. She had to stop him from going.
Her usual bloodless complexion turned even more corpse-like. Haku began to form a slightly surprised expression, melting the anger that he felt towards her just a few seconds ago.
"That is the reason why I'm setting out to look for her in the human world. If she does not remember me nor this world, then I will make her remember, and I will be sure to bring her back." His expression turned serious, although there was a hint of uncertainty. He couldn't back down now, he made his choice, and thus, he is going to go along with it. Lin took a moment to process everything in, then finally nodded in approval of his decision.
"...The air that humans breathe are different than the air, we, spirits breathe, so don't suffocate to death." The woman stated, chuckling as she wiped tears from her eyes. "But I trust you, I trust the Gods and ancestors to look after you during your stay there. So you better find Chihiro." She added. Haku smiled and gently patted Lin on the back, comforting her.
Well, that was really short. It's only the introduction anyway xD But, ehh. I'm still planning the whole 'plot'. I'm a lazy person but I will try my best and shove homework aside and make this first priority. Jokesss. I'm Asian so that wouldn't be a option. :D Hope you enjoyed the introduction.