Above the Universe

Chapter 2

SORRY THIS TOOK ME SO DAMN LONG!

But I just graduated May 14th, went to Pennsylvania, went to Seattle, went to Vancouver, blah blah blah. But I just opened my email and saw more wonderful reviews! This is for y'all! 3 Enjoy!

Haku was frozen, paralysis seducing his limbs as she rose slowly from her bed. It looked like she had absolutely no idea as to what was outside of her window, or where she was for that matter. But Haku just watched her, taking in every movement. Even the simple act of just looking back at her through a window was so surreal to him; there were so many emotions swimming through his mind, it was way too much to register. One thing was simple enough to recognize:

He missed her terribly. Oh, how he missed her terribly.

Cursing at himself for watching like a creep, Haku did just that; he watched as she stretched then check the clock to discover it was the middle of the freakin night. Haku couldnt help but smile at the fact she hasn't even noticed that he was right outside of her window, the biggest detail she could possibly miss. For some reason, this seemed unlike her.

Then again...it has been 8 years.

Maybe she has changed more than I thought she would... Haku couldnt help but thinking with dismay, head automatically hanging with this thought.

Even the new King of the Heavens is vulnerable when it comes to the person he happens to be in love with.

"HAKU?! IS THAT REALLY YOU?!"

Her voice shot off like a gunshot, piercing the air straight to Haku's ears. His head immediately picked up; Haku could recognize that voice from across the sea.

This is when he really got a good look at her; the older version of Chihiro was presented before him at this moment in time.

She still had the same messy brown hair, but definitely longer in length. Her face was less round, revealing higher cheekbones. From what he could see, she was definitely taller and still slender. One thing remained the same: her eyes still possesed the same fire that he remembered from so long ago. She was wearing a tight black tshirt and short light pink pj shorts with tiny white hearts all over.

Chihiro's head was poking outside of the window, hands firmly gripped on the edges of her window. Haku couldn't read her expression; it was a mixture of happiness, disbelief, and... was it confusion? Again, it was really hard to tell.

Haku stared straight into her eyes realizing they were so close once again, so close after 8 long years. Within a single second, Haku switched forms, his human-esque form becoming dominate.

"You've grown, Chihiro," Haku smiled with warmth, his eyes never leaving Chihiro's own.

Chihiro, obviously stunned, just sat there quietly for a moment. Then, reaching out with a trembling hand, caressed the right side of his face, tears starting to form in her eyes.

"I...started to believe I would never see you again."

With a content sigh, Haku closed his eyes and leaned into Chihiro's touch, placing his hand over her own.

"I already believed you wouldn't know who I was anymore."

She laughed quietly, and leaned a little bit closer towards him.

"How could I possibly forget, Haku? That whole experience...meeting you...both have changed my life for the better."

Haku opened his eyes and his smile still remaining.

"Just knowing that could make me happy for ages to come."

There was a silence between them for a while after that, but it was far from awkward. The summer air was still, yet cool as the crickets and frogs continued their nightly hymn; perhaps it was their ode to Haku and Chihiro.

Finally, it was Chihiro who spoke.

"How did you find me?"

Haku took her hand into his, caressing it gently.

"I just.... knew. I have no idea why I did not come sooner... it was foolish of me not to."

Chihiro laughed once more, causing Haku's heart to race.

"Well, either way, I'm glad your back, Haku. Or at least...your outside of my window."

Haku's smile grew in response.

"Chihiro...not only have I come to see you...I have a favor to ask of you."

"Yessssss?" Chihiro grew from ear to ear, an inviting gleam shimmering in her eyes.

"First... " Haku backed away a good few feet then called, "Come out of that window to where I am!"

Chihiro laughed at Haku's ridiculous first request; it was so obvious thats what she had to do, since he moved so far away. With a swift movement, she hurtled over her window gracefully. However, landing was quite a shock; she yelped as she landed in a large pile of cold mud.

"Can you handle this task I've given you?!" Haku called condescendingly with a smirk. Chihiro just stuck out her tongue in reply.

"You just watch! I'll kick this 'task' in the butt!"

With that, Chihiro ran over to Haku, confidence obvious in her stride. However, there were bits of grass and mud all over the tops of her feet.

A triumphant smile and that same inviting gleamed still remained.

"One favor down, your grace. Now what?"

"....How did you know I was ruler of the skies?"

"What?! You are?! I was being sarcastic."

Haku just playfully bonked her on the forehead with his index finger.

"Just listen to me, Chihiro...would you like to come away with me tonight? Just for one night."

Chihiro's grey eyes widened; she uttered no response, which worried Haku for a moment.

"Uhhh, I mean I'm not keeping you prisoner or anything. You can return home and..."

"Of course!" Chihiro placed her hand into his. "Haku, you don't even have to ask. Take us wherever you want."

"I have an idea or two." Leaning close to her, Haku whispered in her ear, "Don't forget to hold on."

Chihiro nodded in response.

"You know I won't."

With that, Haku transformed into his dragon form, sweeping himself and Chihiro into the velvet sky.

Its done! And in just two days! It usually takes me so much longer to finish something... Anyway please review and tell me what you think! Anonymous reviews are accepted!