Authors note: No Kohaku-chan this chapter… I already miss heeer T_T
Spirit: Pull yourself together *sighs*.
Me: Okay… Thank you my dear reviewers! I love you guys! I'm sooo glad you are enjoying the story!
Spirit: Wow, that was a quick change of mood…
Me: *giggles* Yeah, well that's the way I am(^_^)… By the way: yes this is my first ENGLISH fic. But it seems, that writing is one of my talents… And I'm writing at night again… Gosh… I feel like a vampire!
Spirit: Well… What can I say… You work best at this time of day anyway.
Me: Really? Well then, do the disclaimer and of I go(^_^)
Spirit: CutieKitty69 doesn't own anything…
Me: And that is sad… Oh well(^_^)
Chapter 4
-Come in, child…
- I'm back, Granny!
Chihiro saw the door opening before her and entered the cottage. Zeniba was sitting at the table, drinking what looked like green tea. She smiled at the girl and motioned to her to sit. No Face brought out another cup and poured some tea into it.
-He's been great help to me. I don't know what I would do without him. So Chihiro, I suppose you met the little dear, Kohaku-chan. How is she? I Haven't seen her in quite the while…
- She's doing great Granny. She didn't say that she knew you…
-She mistook me for Yubaba once and got scared. But I'm very amazed that such a small girl can take care of the river. Others saw her only as a dragon, so they don't know what she looks like… But Haku and I do, -the old witch winked at Chihiro and put a hand on her shoulder.
- I hope I'll see her soon…
- Oh, you will. I just know it
-Granny, what's been going oh, while I was away. Kohaku-chan said…
-She did a good thing telling you a little, not to worry you. But you have to learn the whole story before Haku comes. Listen up…
While Chihiro was on her way to her parents, Haku came up to Yubaba and made the deal. Zeniba decided that she should skip to what happened after that. Her sister can control Haku, but not exactly like she did before, now his will was stronger and no one knows for sure why. Haku was even ordered once again to steal Zeniba's golden seal, but he rejected the command. He said a definite no.
Not only that, but when Boh found out that his mother tricked his friend, he said he didnn't like her anymore. More than that! He said he wants to live with his aunt Zeniba. Boy, was the witch furious! She wouldn't let that happen and refused to let her son go… Since then Yubaba has become even more evil… Haku has been visiting Zeniba in secret and told her that even the people working at the bath house are miserable…
Chihiro sighed… She remembered Lin. Is she still working or did she get train tickets and left? She hoped that she found a way to leave, because she didn't want her friend being treated badly.
-So? How have you been, child? – Chihiro told the old lady everything that happened with her. Including her mother's death and father's second marriage. Zeniba listened until they felt a powerful gust of wind. Zeniba took the girls hand and led her to the door. When they stepped outside Chihiro saw a man looking straight at her. A tall man with dark hair, long enough to make a ponytail, and piercing green eyes.
- Haku? You changed… A lot… - murmured Chihiro, blushing slightly. That's not what she wanted to say…
-So you're Chihiro? You do seem familiar…
-Oh, Haku! – Chihiro didn't know why she did it, but she ran up to the young man and hugged him. Almost as if she wanted to be sure that she wasn't dreaming and he was really there. Now it was Haku's turn to slightly blush. –I really hopped I would see you again. I missed you so much!
-I…
-You made a promise to me, that we will see each other, but you probably don't remember that… Do you? –Zeniba quietly returned to the house, so they could talk in private.
-I don't remember it, but I do remember you. Your name, your face, Chihiro… I saw you once in a dream…
Chihiro looked over him over once again. He didn't really change on the inside. He was still the boy who helped her return to her family the last time. Only now she saw him in a different light. He was so handsome! She couldn't help but wonder what he thought of her…
Haku was also looking at the girl, and thought that she was very pretty. In the memories he had, she was just a girl. But that changed! He didn't know why, but he was incredibly happy to see her. Maybe she is right… A promise?
-Haku? Do you know Lin?
-Yeah… She doesn't seem to like me though…
-So she's still at the bath house?
-Sadly yes.
-Sadly?
Haku nodded. Lin especially was given the hardest work, and he felt truly bad for her. He knew Chihiro would need a job. Yubaba will have to give it to her… And probably make her help Lin. Those things were good and bad at the same time. Haku also thought that he would have to at least try to help them out. But now he had to take Chihiro to the bath house.
-Chihiro, it's time we go.
-Already? Okay, I'll just go say good-bye to granny…
With those words the door of the cottage opened and Chihiro ran to Zeniba, to hug her . The lady wished her luck with getting a job, and helping Haku. At the mention f his time, the girl blushed again, but nodded and returned to the place where Haku was waiting for her, already in his dragon form. Chihiro shook her head, this will be her second flight during one night… A little to much…
-Now, take care of this girl Haku, or you'll deal with me. Got it?
Authors note: Z-z-z-z-z…
Spirit: Wake up!
Me: Sorry neko-chan… I dozed of… It's pretty late you know =_=
Spirit: *shakes head* Well… Haku appeared. And so did Zeniba and No Face… Who's next?
Me: Yubaba, Lin… maybe Kamaji… We'll see(^_^) So how about a day of?
Spirit: No.
