A/N: Ahaha! Chappie 2! I was not going to get to writing it as quick but SOMEONE (you know who you are) convinced me to do it sooner. Well, let's get to the story
Chapter 2: Headed to Osaka
Paris rolled out of the parking lot and looked towards Chihrio with that same friendly smile she always had. Chihiro smiled back and started to relax. "What do you have to go to Osaka for, Chi?" Paris asked. "There's someone there that I need to see." She replied. "A friend? A lover?" Paris said as she raised an eyebrow. "Kinda both." Paris laughed. "Well what's his name?" "Umm… Carl." "Chihiro, stop messing with me. What's his name?" "Okay. His name's Haku." "Oh, Sexy" Paris said with a smirk. Chihiro nodded. "I haven't seen him in six years." She said. "Wow." "Yeah." 'May I ask you something?" Paris asked. "Shoot" she replied. "Why are you in Tokyo?" "Oh, I'm spending summer with my dad." "That's funny. Your always in Osaka." "Yeah. I know. I just have to be in Tokyo this time around." "Ah." Paris replied. Paris began to fiddle with the radio buttons and made angry faces when she couldn't find any amusing music. "Damn. Nothing good on. Good damn radio stations." Paris said with anger. Chihiro dug in the front pocket of her suitcase and took out a CD. "Play this. You might like it." Chihiro said. "Sure." Paris replied. Paris popped the disk into the radio player and the music started playing. Paris bobbed her head to the music. She liked it. Chihiro smiled and stared out the window. Nothing but pavement and trees hit her eyes. She was already on the highway. "Ugh. How long till Osaka? I'm getting car sick." Chihiro asked. "Maybe about an hour. Just don't get sick in my car. You'll be dead meat, Sporty." Chihiro laughed. "Okay." Chihiro suddenly found herself getting drowsy. She closed her eyes and fell asleep to the beat of steady music.
Chihiro opened her eyes and looked to her left. Paris was still driving and music was blasting. "Where are we?" Chihiro asked. "Right near Osaka. It's the next exit coming up." Paris replied. Chihiro smiled and looked out the window." They were practically there. A few more miles until old friends and good times. Paris turned down the little curvy road which lead to the city of Osaka. Chihro smiled very big and was clapping her hands with excitement. "I'm home." She said. Paris smiled. "Now where in this big city do you need to go?" Paris asked. "Do you know where my house is?" Chihiro asked. "Yep." "Well, you pass up the little overpass that leads to my neighborhood and there's a little street ahead." "Oh.. Is that where your friend lives?" "Yes, and the rest of his family." "Oh cool." "You know.. I'd let you come visit with me, but my friend's family is kinda strict on certain people that come in there." Chihiro sad with a disappointed look. "It's okay, Chi. I understand. You do your thing." Paris replied with a loving smile. Paris had been Chihiro's good friend since 5th grade. Miku was Chihiro's best friend, but this was Chihiro's 2nd best friend. They were very close. Paris came into Japan in 3rd grade. Chihiro remembers it like it was yesterday. The little blond haired girl with bright blue eyes and sweet smile walking into the classroom clutching onto her books as she looked around at all the unfamiliar faces. She sat down next to Chihiro who was playing with a charm on her bracelet. And they just strated talking and became friends. The language barrier did not help anything but later on Paris took a Japanese language class and caught on pretty quick. Now she and Chihiro could talk freely without any difficulties. Anyway, Chihiro stared out the window with anticipation as she passed up the overpass to her neighborhood. "Mom." She whispered as she pressed her fingers up against the glass. She sighed and seen the little street up ahead. She smiled and licked her lips. She was there!
"Is this it?" Paris asked. Chihiro nodded. "Wow. It's such an old looking street. It looks untouched by civilization. I cant believe someone actually lives on this street. Impossible." Paris said as she slowly drove down the pathway, trying to not hit any trees in the way. Then Chihiro looked to her right and seen the big, tall tan statue standing in the woods. It reminded her of when she was little. Her father racing down the road while mother begged him to stop. A young skinny girl standing up in the backseat, trying not to fall on top of all the items in the bags and boxes. But she was all grown now. Ready to experience the realm again. She blinked her eyes to snap out of the memories and looked ahead. Paris stopped at the small little statue that stood maybe 2 feet from the tall red building. "Dear, God. What is that" Paris said while staring at the statue. "Ugh. Garden Décor. Duh." Chihiro said as she got out the car. "You're not scared to get out by yourself?" Paris asked. "Hell no. Nothing can hurt me here. I know these people." "Oh, well what time do you want me to pick you up?" The blond asked. "Don't worry about that. I'll call you when I need you." Chihiro replied. "Can you even get reception out here?" Paris asked while looking around at all the trees. "I should be able to." "Okay. Be careful. I love you." Paris said with a smile. "Love you too."
Chihiro stood there undisturbed as Paris drove away and further and further until her car could no longer be seen. She sighed and walked through the tunnel. It's blackness gave her an unwelcome feeling but she pressed on towards the river. The river was how she remembered it. Stones piled up on top of one another and old shacked up houses across of it sooner leading to a small old city. Chihiro walked over to the river and tried to walk over the rocks of the bridge. She almost twisted her ankles trying but she made it. She slowly walked up the few steps that were provided and saw the beautiful city that once frightened her as a child. She looked around as she walked through it. She could smell something. She smelled rice steaming, roast boiling, and fish frying. Chihiro licked her lips. She was hungry. She rejected the breakfast her father had offered that early morning. But then the image of her parents as pigs popped into her mind. "Oh shit, never mind" She said to herself. She walked past through all the food stands with smoke high above and approached the long red bridge. She looked at the bath house from where she stood. She smiled and beamed with pride. "That's my true home." She said. She looked around trying to memorize where she had to go. She seen the small white gate and smiled. She walked over the bridge with ease as she approached the gate. She stooped down and crawled inside. From where she stood, she could see the train racing down below and the small wooden steps leading to either doom or success. Chihiro slowly made her way down the steps. After about thirty minute and realizing she was only on the 10th step, she got angry. She made a frustrated face and stormed down the steps. She bit her lip to keep herself from screaming and only let out a small whimper. She slowed down at about the few last steps and reached the metal door to the boiler room. She pushed the door open and walked inside. She walked slowly and slower until she peered around a corner. She could see Kamaji working and the sootballs helping him along. She kept walking and reached the spot where he was sitting. He glanced over at her with angry eyes. "What do you want?" He yelled. "Um.. Um.. Don't you remember?" She managed to get out. "Remember? What in the world are you talking about?" He asked. "It's me, Chihiro." She said as she felt disappointed, thinking he didn't remember. 'I don't know a Chihiro. Especially a human like you." He said before working again. Chihiro moved her eyes to the sootballs ans started thinking. "Sen! Don't you remember now? It's me Sen!" Chihiro shouted with a smile. "Sen?" He mumbled.. He started to think himself. "Oh my! Is that really you?" He asked. Chihiro nodded. He embraced Chihiro with happiness and all eight legs. Chihiro smiled and let go. "Where is everybody else?" She asked. "Well, Ren is working, Haku is in the garden, and Yubaba is in her office." He said. Chihiro smiled. "I'm going see Haku." She yelled before trying to run out. "I think you should let Yubaba know you're here first. You're aware of that woman's temper." Kumaji suggested. Chihiro bit her lip and thought. "Good idea." She said with a giggle. "You know how to get to her office from here, right?" He asked. Chihiro nodded and walked out of the boiler room with ease and excitement.
Chapter 3 WILL BE COMING SOON! JUST YOU WAIT! WOOPIE! ;)