Spirited Away: Pain Stuck Heart Chamber
Prologue:
The love is lost The dreams are gone
beauty and light
have vanished from
garden of delight
midnight has come
the darkness is our new kingdom
Hunt goes on
deep in the night
time to pray
down on your knees
you can't hide from the
eternal light
until my last
breath I will fight, I will fight...
Now realize but we'll be strong
the stars they die
darkness has
fallen in paradise
and we will fight
against the
creatures of the night….
Chapter 1: A-Plus
"Will we ever see each other again?" I clasped Haku's hand.
"Of course we will," He smiled. "I finally got my new back Chihiro I can leave this place and resign from being Yubaba's assistant."Kohaku…
"Promise?"
"Promise." He let go of my hand. "Now go, your parents are waiting for you. Just do something for me; don't look back until you're at the end of the tunnel."
"Okay." I took a deep breath and ran down the hill and there they were!
"Mom! Dad!" I hugged both of them.
"Chihiro," My mom raised an eyebrow. "What has gotten into you?"
"Let's go home squirt," My dad told me and led the way through the tunnel.
"Chihiro, don't cling like that," My mom scowled. "You're going to make me trip."I still held onto her arm regardless as we walked through the dark tunnel. Once we reached the light, we found that our car was covered in leaves and vines.
"Aw man," My dad sulked as he pushed the plants off of the car. After they were all gone, we got in the car….well they did. I stay put, looking at the large, horribly painted place. This place took me to the spirit world….and yet, they don't remember anything. I guess that's to be expected. I won't forget. I refuse to forget!
"Chihiro," my mom called out to me. "Get in the car honey. We're going to miss the movers."
Backing away and getting into the car, I take my last glance. No, I won't forget. I won't forget you Kohaku.
Six years later…..
Chihiro POV
"Come on Chihiro," my friend Lorie whines. "Why won't you come to the mall with us?"
"Lorie, you know I'd love to but…" Think of a good excuse Chihiro! Think! "I have some homework to catch up on."
"It's Friday Chihiro," Lorie snorted. "We don't have any homework on Fridays."
I sigh. "I…just don't want to go, okay?"
"Okay," Lorie frowns, "If you say so."
We walk through the gate of our school. Some boys whistle as we walk by. At first I thought it was because they could see underneath our skirts or something but that's when he arrived. He emerged from the crowd of immature, annoying teenage boys and pushed his hair back. Surprisingly, he was coming towards me and no Lorie.
"Hey Chihiro-chan," He smiled, not even acknowledging Lorie's presence. Lorie didn't care. She just raised an eyebrow and walk off, saying "I'll give you two some space." God, she's evil.
"Oh, hey Aito-kun," I responded using "kun" for the first time after his name. He smiled at the sound and I blushed. My blush grew as he gave a signal for the other boys to leave us be, alone, and they went with smirks painted on each of their faces. Once they were all gone, he turned back to me.
"How are you Chihiro?"
"I'm good."
"So…I was wondering," He said as he scratched his head, "Do you have any plans this weekend?"
"Um…" I look down at my feet, "None that I know of."
"Really? Well, um…would you like to go see a movie with me tomorrow then? It can be like a date kind of thing…."
Kohaku POV
Damn.
I watch as she talks to the awkward looking young man about an inch or so shorter than me. Does she like him? I keep my position behind the tree and don't even breathe. I just watch.
"Really? Well, um…would you like to go see a movie with me tomorrow then? It can be like a date kind of thing…." I hear him ask. Is she going to say yes?
Chihiro POV
Should I say yes? I open my mouth to respond but no words came out. Aito looked at me with an eager face but I said nothing.
What about Kohaku?
"Chihiro?"
"Oh yes?" I look up.
"I take it is…a no?"
"No, wait what?" I panic. "I didn't mean that. I meant No it's not a no, but I don't know if it's a yes…I uh…I don't know!"
"So…"
Lorie came from behind me and grabs a hold of my arm. "She'll go! Pick her up at 8 sharp!"
"Excellent," Aito grinned, taking Lorie's word, gives me a piece of paper with his number on it and waves good-bye. "See you at 8 tomorrow!"
Aito was out of sight and I didn't move. I stood in the same position; eyes wide, legs wobbly, and mouth ajar. "I can't believe you just did that Lorie!"
"Oh come on," She pulled me towards the gate and walked through it. "It'll be fine. You've never had a boyfriend in your life Chihiro. You told me so. This could be your chance for true romance!"
I already love someone.
"I don't need to be set up to find true romance Lorie," I scowl.
"Says you," She sings, "Besides, he's an A+ boyfriend; in the making that is, I can't wait till you realize that he's the one for you."
Just when I was about to say something a boy fell right in front of us. He looks like he was hiding behind that tree. He held his head in his arms but then turned his head to look at me. He looks awfully familiar…
"Um…excuse me," I say quietly but then Lorie yells at him.
"How dare you listen to our conversation? How much did you hear?" Lorie was angry.
The boy only glanced at my friend and then looked at me again, staring into my eyes, staring into my soul. He knows me. I know him, but how? He had long black hair that ended at his shoulders and piercing hazel eyes that were almost a bright green. They sparkled and did not move its gaze from my own. He looks about 18, maybe even younger, but he seems to know me. He stared me up and down and then got up. Not even saying a thing to Lorie, He smiled at me.
"Hello Chihiro."
"Hello," I say to him. Recognizing his voice, I smile as well. "It's nice to see you again Kohaku." We stayed like that, smiling at each other and completely lost to the rest of the world, for I don't even know how long. Lorie cleared her voice and then pointed to her watch.
"Come on we got to go home Chihiro," She whined.
"You can go on without me," I say without even looking at her, afraid that if I broke Kohaku's gaze that he would leave and disappear into thin air as if it was just some dream. I don't want him to go. I've been waiting for years for his return.
"But we have to prepare for your…date tomorrow," Lorie pulled on my sleeve.
"I'll meet you there, I promise."
Lorie looked between the two of us, raised an eyebrow, and then headed off in the direction of my house. Kohaku broke my gaze and sat on the ground again with a sad look plastered on his beautiful face. I sit in front of him and touch his shoulder.
"What's wrong?"
He cocks his head to the side. "You're really serious about going on that date tomorrow, huh?"
"I don't know. I never really said yes. Lorie did, she answered for me."
"Yea, I heard."
"Oh yea, right, dragon hearing," I mumble.
"It comes in handy sometimes," He shrugs, "but that's not why I'm here. Eavesdropping isn't exactly my style."
"Did you come back to keep your promise," I asked, hopeful.
"That and I need to take you back to the spirit world with me."
"What? I thought I was never to return there."
"The others and I, too, have changed our minds. Something's coming Chihiro and it's in the spirit world right now. It's trying to open the gates to get to your world, the human world, and if it is not stopped your world as you know it will not exist."
"What is it looking for?"
"You."
**** I was kind of nervous publishing this but what do you think? Should it be continued? Yes, I realize the title makes no sense….now. The song in the prologue is called "Angel of Darkness" by Alex C. But…. Please review! I'd really like to hear your thoughts on this so far. ******