I'm not good at keeping threats. TEE HEE. I decided to update anyways because I was bored. Hey people! For anyone who was wondering (which is no one xD) when Ace and Brooke yell at each other in italics, they aren't really talking. They can understand each other because I don't believe the belief that animals are dumb and can't talk and don't have feelings in real life. I mean seriously? That's going a little too far. And Chihiro "talks' back to them by interpreting their noises. O yea, I changed it so that Chihiro is actually 5 ft 6 ¼, so she isn't like tiny. And fyi, I love haku-chihiro its just I can't write mushy mushy "I love you stuff." It would go somewhat like this.
Haku: I love you
Chihiro: I love you too!
THE END :D
Italics are thoughts or arguments and such between Ace and Brooke
Have fun reading!
The elevator rumbled ominously as she rode to the top floor. She was alone again, having left Brooke with Ace. She stepped cautiously on the floor and approached the large door that led to Yubaba's office. She stepped warily toward it but to her relief the knocker seemed to be asleep. Sticking her slender hand out she tugged at the gold ring handle but the door refused to budge. "Open up you stupid thing," she grunted through her teeth. Grasping the handle between her hands she leaned back and pulled, her feet bracing against the floor. "Stupid—door!" Finally, it crashed open and Chihiro fell over, gasping for breath. That took so much effort, it's sad. Propping herself onto her fingertips she pushed herself up and started to walk down the long hallway. Grotesque decorations covered the walls. They were way to fancy in her opinion; gold was everywhere and jewels shined in the very corners of the darkness. I am so glad I'm not getting pulled in this time. When at least she reached the end of the freakishly long and winding halls she was surprised to see that the lamps in Yubaba's office were lit, though the witch herself wasn't there. That's strange, where can she be? She obviously isn't in the bathhouse, no one is.
"Hahaha!" Faint laughter could be heard from the adjourning room.
Chihiro peeked her nose around the door and was astonished to see Yubaba sitting on a chair reading a book as a small boy of about 7 laughed. Chihiro rubbed her eyes. I must be seeing things… but she wasn't. Yubaba really WAS doing something… human like. Gathering up her courage she knocked quietly on the doorframe.
Yubaba whipped her humungous head around and stared at the intruder. "You! What are you doing here!"
"Hiya Yubaba, what's up?" Chihiro said brightly. She was surprised that she wasn't scared at all of Yubaba. "I'm baaaaaaacckkkk! And this can't be Boh?"
The little boy tottered over. "Sen!"
Chihiro laughed. "Actually, it's Chihiro. That's my REAL name." She was about to add "that Yubaba stole from me," but due to the fact that Yubaba was there and Boh WAS her son, she decided it wouldn't be such a good idea.
Boh tried this no word out. "Chi-hi-ro. I like it!"
Chihiro grinned. Yubaba glared. "Honey go play with the heads for a while ok? I have to speak with Se—Chihiro." The two women stepped out into "big head's office" office. "So human, you're back." Yubaba spit out. "What do you want?"
"What I want Yubaba is a temporary job. In exchange for food and shelter I'll work here. No contract required, only my word that I'll work, which is something I NEVER break. I also can leave whenever I want to visit Zeniba and No-Face and just plain wander around. But still, no work, no food. Got it?"
Yubaba glared at her again. "And why should I do that? Why should I trust you to work hard? Last time you were here you could barely work." Though she would never admit it Chihiro looked ready to work. Her arms and legs were muscular, but not to muscular to look bad, and she looked very fit.
"Last time I was here I made you a whole lot of money." Chihiro argued.
Yubaba grumbled in reply. Suddenly, Boh appeared. "Agree to her proposol mommy or I won't love you anymore!" Tears started to roll down his face.
Chihiro cringed inwardly. Ok I wouldn't go that far….
Yubaba rushed to her small son and embraced him. "It's ok honey, don't cry!" Looking toward Chihiro she said quickly, "All right I agree. Now leave!"
Chihiro gave a small whoop. "One more thing Yubaba, where can I keep two friend?"
Yubaba glared.
Some time later…
Haku's (kinda) POV:
The sun had set and the bathhouse had woken up. Haku watched from the top of the stairs as the staff crowded around Chihiro, hugging her and crying. Oh Chihiro. It's so good to see you. You don't know how much I missed you. He started to go down the stairs and when he finally reached the bottom he tried to shove through the crowd, with little response. Getting annoyed he pushed harder, till whispers of "its Master Haku" rang through the air. The workers quickly moved to create a path for him. Chihiro's back was towards him as she was talking to a handsome storm spirit, who was, interestingly enough, a guest. Guest usually were repulsed by humans. And workers in that matter. Chihiro suddenly bent over in laughter, the clear sound ringing clearly through the bath house. I wish I were the one who was making her laugh like that.
Chihiro suddenly turned. The laughter stopped and silence reined supreme. "Haku," she said coolly. "Nice to see you." Her voice echoed in the now silent bathhouse as workers and guests alike starred.
Lin coughed loudly. "C'mon you silent brutes, let's have some conversation!" Noticing the angry glares from the guests she hastened to speak again. "Honored guests why don't we have some idle chatter?"
After a few moments conversations started across the room, mostly along the lines of "Kohaku and Chihiro how sweet," and "Lin should lose her temper and close her mouth!"
Haku shifted from foot to foot awkwardly. "I'm now called Kohaku by the way."
Chihiro smiled a beautiful smile that graced her delicate face. "That's wonderful! You must have gotten your name back then!" She grasped his hands in hers and squeezed them.
Kohaku felt a blush coming and tried to smother it by pretending to cough. This fake cough turned into a series of violent ones and several moments were spent having Kohaku coughing his guts off and Chihiro trying not to laugh. After his fit ended he placed his hands at his sides. (when he was coughing he had let go of her hands) "Chihiro, there's something I have to tell you…"
"Kohaku darling!" A mass barreled into his side strangling him in a massive hug. Then she planted a big kiss on his cheek.
Kohaku groaned inwardly. Chihiro was staring, one slim eyebrow raised in surprise. She couldn't have picked a worse time to come back.
There we go. Another chapter done! How sad, not enough Ace and Brooke in here, but there will be a lot more of them when I write the next chapter! Thanks for reading!
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-Mysticbreeze327