Return to the Spirit World: A Spirited Away sequel

Disclamer: I do not own Spirited Away or any of the characters.

Chapter One Normal Lives

Chihiro lived in her new house with her normal family; all thoughts of the 'Spirit World' were to flee her mind. Sometimes she found herself sitting by the Kohaku River thinking of Haku and dreaming of going back to the bath house. No one bought the houses that were made up from the Kohaku River so, the people just demolished them and made the River an attraction because of its stillness and peace. Just to see Haku and be with him. In the regular world she now didn't feel as if she was normal. She shut herself from the whole world and only thought of Haku. Wow, I must really love him. She said mentally. It was like when Kamajii told Lin what she never realized, love. Chihiro was almost turning thirteen and it has been almost three years since she was at the bath house and left the spirit world. Where she met Haku. He said that he would come back, but he never came to her. Ever since Chihiro moved to the new town she made new friends but, when she tried to persuade them about the Spirit World they begged to differ. She figured not to tell her stories; the closest person she met was Akito. They became quick friends but, then again Chihiro couldn't tell him everything. He believed nothing of it. Their friendship remained lose and not as close as Haku and Chihiro's had been. But still, Akito was her only best friend in this new town but, even though Chihiro told herself not to mention the Spirit World to him. Maybe this birthday will bring Haku back to me. She thought. Probably not, but why not waste a perfect wish for my candles. After school, Chihiro walked home with Akito and they both walked into her house.

"SURPRISE!" shouted her family and other friends from school. Chihiro smiled and thanked everyone for the party and surprise. Although she found herself become not truly happy because she lost the person that she loved the most, Haku.

"Blow out your candles, Chihiro," urged her mom and dad.

"Okay," said Chihiro. A light breeze swept across her face and she blew out her candles. All fourteen candles, thirteen for her age and one for good luck. Chihiro smiled and made a wish, always hoping that it would come true. When the party neared its end Chihiro walked outside and sat down by the Kohaku River. Chihiro made her way up the sea green grass and slipped her lean body under the fence, easier access. Once she was there she sat on the marble concrete, she took off her blue sandals and dipped her feet into the water. It seemed to soothe her in ways other things just couldn't. Then Chihiro felt the wind seem to push her forward and she feel into the River. On the other side of the River there was a boy, about her age and he was coming towards her. The cold water sent a shiver up her spine and she was about to climb out but the wind was telling her not to do so, so she stayed. It was too strong to fight. The boy made his way towards her. Oh no! Who is that boy? Asked Chihiro to herself.

"Oh my god, it's--," stuttered Chihiro finally realizing who the boy was. The boy made his way over and came into perfect view. The boy was…