Saying Goodbye to No-Face
A/N: Because she didn't do it in the movie! DX
Disclaimer: I don't own Spirited Away.
"I want you to know my real name. It's Chihiro."
"'Chihiro,' what a pretty name. You take good care of it."
"I will."
"Off you go."
But the girl turned around to look at her friend. Silent – tall – watching. Momentarily unjust, she almost took a step back. She almost ran back to her guardian who was waiting for her. She already said her farewells to grandma Zeniba so surely it won't hurt to do the same to him.
Smiling broadly, Chihiro instantly ran towards No-Face with her arms wide opened. Of course she would not leave him without giving him one final sweet memory of her. This creature deserved as much attention and kindness like everyone else here. Of course she would not depart without giving him this final gift.
And so it was not long before she found herself hugging him.
It was rather surprising to find that she was enjoying the feeling of her arms wrapped around his ghostly waist. His 'skin' was velvety and smooth, almost like freshly ironed silk – with the exception of the scorching heat of course.
A slight tremble was felt beneath her touch. Followed by a tentative pat on the head. And then another on her back. Chihiro maintained her smile. She was happy. She wanted him to hold on to that feeling of gladness, the same way she was holding on to hers.
Chihiro felt a slight pressure. No-Face was returning the embrace.
"I'll miss you too No-Face. Take care," she said, looking up into his masked face.
The spirit grunted a few times and nodded. Chihiro pulled away from him. He almost kept his grip.
"Take care," Chihiro repeated, taking a few steps back, smiling brightly at him.
No-Face grunted again. Sounding desperate this time.
And saddened.
"Goodbye," Chihiro yelled and climbed onto Haku's back, looking back at her friends one last time. Grandma Zeniba was waving at her. No-Face was visibly shaking. His masked visage was one of absolute defeat.
And then she was gone. High up in the sky with her guardian.
Leaving only the sweetest of memories for him to cherish.
His little Chihiro...
A/N: Hope it was alright lol. Have a great day you lovely people you!
