Chapter 2

Kohaku's POV

I was walking down the stairs within the bathhouse when I heard voices.

"-that human." One said.

I stopped. Another human?

"Yeah, something about that girl that was here two months ago." Another said.

Are they talking about Chihiro? What's going on? Should I ask? Nah… Maybe not… "All of you get back to work." I said out loud.

"Yes Kohaku… We're sorry…" They apologized and went back to work.

Since I quitted being Yubaba's apprentice, I didn't need the 'master' in my name.

"Kohaku!" Lin called.

"Yes? What is it?" I asked.

"People overheard Yubaba talking about Sen." She whispered.

"What about her?" I looked at her.

"I have no idea, but you should go check it out." Lin glanced around. "She's in her office talking to Chichiyaku."

"Even if I want to know why, I can't. I quitted being her apprentice." I whispered. "Remember?"

"I know, but what if she's trying to get Sen?" Her eyes widened at the thought.

I can't let Chihiro be in danger… "I'll go look." I said and blankly walked away.

"Ok." Lin replied and pretended to walk away as if nothing had happened.

I walked into the elevator and pulled the lever. It lifted me to the highest level. I turned to my right and walked next to the ajar door.

"Chihiro is coming." Yubaba said.

"Chihiro?" I muttered to myself.

Yubaba looked into a crystal ball and it glowed. Chihiro was running towards the tunnel.

"Chihiro? You mean that human?" Chichiyaku asked.

"Yes. And this time, she is mine…" Chihiro's picture faded off and was replaced by a picture of me! Looking through the doors! "Did you hear that Haku?" Yubaba asked.

"I gotta get out of here." I muttered to myself. I was about to turn around and run away, but a strong force pulled me into the room. "Ugh." I said as I hit the ground.

"It is so nice to see you again Haku, or should I say… Kohaku." Yubaba smiled.

"What did you say about Chihiro?" I demanded. I have to pretend I just got here… Although the idea might not work…

"You heard everything didn't you Kohaku?" She replied and took out a cigarette. "After all, you were eavesdropping me for quite a while…" Then she lit it up with her finger.

"Hmm…" I looked away.

"Don't worry; nothing is going to happen to her. As of yet." She laughed.

That hit a nerve. I was going to launch myself at her, but then, someone grabbed my arms, to hold me back.

"You will serve me Kohaku." With a lift of her hand, a piece of paper and a pen floated in front of me.

"No!" I tried to back away from it, but the 'servant' still had a grip on my arms. Probably a temporary servant… Temporary until I sign the contract…)

"Either that, or Chihiro will be mine." She chuckled.

(The 'servant' let go of my arm. Chihiro… I snatched the pen and wrote Kohaku on the line. I then watched her as she lifted up the 'Ko' off the contract.)

"I will also make Chihiro forget your real name… Haha. Better yet, I'll make you two forget each other!" She laughed and clapped her hands once.

"No!" I yelled. A gust of wind blew at me. Chihiro… I'm sorry. (Thud)