It's been four years since that magical experience. I remember it all like it

was yesterday. How could I possibly forget? I was moving, and Dad took a 'shortcut'.

We stumbled upon this tunnel. Curious, my parents decided to stop and see if they could find a place for lunch. Scared and worried, I refused going. I was

a puny, whiny, ten-year-old kid. Who could blame me? But, my parents insisted we take a rest. I was offered to stay in the car, but one look at the creepy,

mossy statue that suddenly appeared beside me, my mind changed instantly. On the other side of the tunnel, rolling grasslands surrounded us. The wind

circled around us, leading us to the 'abandoned amusement park'. Then, I totally didn't see what was coming.

"Chihiro? Wake up, sweetie."

Chihiro lifted her head up from her desk. Her teacher looked at her warmly. "Pay attention, please. No more sleeping, alright?"

Chihiro nodded reluctantly and gazed out the window. She wasn't sleeping; she was dreaming. Dreaming of the dream she had always desired to live again. How much she wanted to return to the Spirit World. To see Lin, Kamajii, Granny, Boh, and Haku again. Especially Haku.

Ever since she left, he was always in her mind. And thinking about nothing but him for four years came to a conclusion: Chihiro truly loved him. But that's obvious, right? Chihiro's love for the river spirit was so strong and genuine, but it was painful since she wasn't with him. So what if she's fourteen? You can love at a young age. Besides, she's been in love with him since she was ten, when he helped and guided her through her time at the bathhouse. And now, she loved him and missed him so much. She'd do anything to see him again. Anything.

What about the tunnel, the mysterious passageway that lead her to her fate in the first place? After her experience, she never went back. Why? Chihiro was afraid; afraid she wouldn't be able to go through and be greatly disappointed. Or, noone would want to see her. But now, something in her gave her courage and confidence. She was going back. Of course people would want to see her. It's been a couple of years, and surely they would miss her, right? Also, Yubaba wasn't that cruel; Chihiro could handle her again. And the main reason: Haku. Excitement and happiness filled up Chihiro when she thought about looking into those gorgeous, wonderful emerald eyes once again. She sighed. Get ready, Spirit World, she thought. I'm coming back.

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This is my first fic, so go easy on me. First chapter; super short, I know, but I'll make up for it later on, okay? )

Review, please.

xoxo Mari