Chapter 1
"Markl, where has Howl gone off to now?" Sophie started making breakfast and had found a note from Howl, saying nothing more than "Going out." "I think he went out for some potion supplies early this morning." Markl went over to the table and sat down. Both he and Howl have become dependent on her cooking. She slid some eggs onto his plate and he started eating quickly. Before Sophie had a chance to start eating herself, Howl came back.
"Good morning my family!" Howl was in a chipper mood today. Recently, he had decided to dye his hair so that it was blonde again. He thought that he looked better that way, but Sophie could disagree. Sophie gave him a plate of food and sat down to eat with him. "Thank you Sophie." He leaned over and kissed her cheek. She blushed and both Markl and Howl laughed. They had been together for months now and it still made her heart skip a beat when he did things like that.
"I have to get going. The shop will be opening soon." Sophie said and got up to clean her plate. After everything that they went through, Howl agreed to move into a permanent house in the same town that she lived in before. He had also given her a beautiful flower shop. She could get flowers from there secret hide away any time she wanted.
It was nice to be back in a normal house, but they all missed the moving castle too. Howl most of all. There wasn't any more hiding from people when ever he got scared. Sophie was always with him and he had said that was enough for him.
She headed to the shop and opened up the front door. Going back behind the counter, she started fixing different bunches of flowers. She heard the bell ring as someone came into the shop. "How can I help you?" She asked looking up. She froze imediately, for she realized that she was staring at the Prince. She had broken the spell that was cast on him, and turned him back into a prince. He said that she was his true love, but she didn't believe it. She loved Howl.
"How have you been Sophie?" He asked. "Well, thank you. Can I help you with anything?" He walked up so that he was standing right infront of the counter. "Hearts can change Sophie. Does Howl still hold yours?" She dropped her eyes, so that she was looking at her feet. "If you're asking if I still love Howl, the answer's yes." He just stood there and nodded. "I see. Think about it though, Sophie. Think about all of your posibilities. I will be back soon." He gave a little bow, and then left. She felt so conflicted and confused. How could she choose anyone else but Howl? The Prince is percistant though. What is she supposed to do?
Well, that's my first chapter! Let me know what you think and look out for chapter 2. I promise that it will be more eventful! :-)