A/N: This story has been edited (and alos once deleted...) as it contained copyrighted lyrics. (no worries, the story is still it's old self even without the lyrics there!^^)

Basically, Chihiro is standing before what is left of the Kohaku River and while she is reminiscing, nostalgia overcomes her. And yes, she is still waiting for him to come. Oh and a little reading tip: It's recomended to read this fic while listening to Within Temptation's Memories. You might want to trust the author .-

Disclaimer: Don't own Spirited Away. All credit for the characters go to Miyazaki-san and the inspiration to Within Temptation.


Chihiro's Memories

She stands before a small river, nothing more than spring. A spring which once was something greater...

She closes her eyes and begins to recall...

His eyes. His hair. His voice...

"Chihiro..."

The memories of him are still deep inside her. But did he have to leave her here, in such a world? All alone...?

Was it because she is a human... and he is a god...?

But the memories eased her pain... And she knew why. Because she could feel him. He was here, by her side!

She falls softly to the ground, her heart aching. Did you have to leave me..?

Her eyes close for a moment as silvery drops begin to slide down her cheeks.

"Chihiro..."

The promise he had made was years ago. And how many days, months, years had passed since then?

She had returned to the Human World, the place where she should belong to. But it wasn't. This wasn't her home. This was not her world.

Home. Home is where he is.

But as hard as she tried, she could return. Return to that one place where she belongs...

She needs him...!

She opens her eyes, her gaze glides gently down to the glassy waters before her. All she can see are the emerald jaded eyes.

"Haku..."

His name escapes her lips. A name she should not be calling.

His smile was always so gentle, so reassuring...

"Will we meet again?"

"Yes, I promise."

"Promise?"

"Promise. Now go...!"

He promised. He will come.

But she couldn't ignore the pain within her. How he made her heart pain.

"Haku..."

How he left her alone. Alone to wait for him...

Tears slide silently down like rain. They end into the shallow waters.

All of my memories

"Chihiro...!"

She reaches out. Her hand touches the cool surface of the water. Memories flood back into her mind.

"Haku...!"


I absolutely love Within Temptation, and after I saw an AMV with this song and Spirited Away, I just thought the song was practically destined to be with the film!

If you want you can check up the amv, it's called "Chihiro's memories"