Chihiro's parents called for her, but there was no reply. The only thing noticeable was the front door hitting against the wall due to the wind and a draft of air flowing into the hallway. Her parents just stood at the end of the hallway staring, wondering why the front door was wide open.
Chihiro's father suddenly dashed towards the door and ran out into the winter wonderland. All he could see was white puffs falling gracefully from the sky, no sign of his daughter. His eyes frantically searched the landscape before him for any signs as to where his daughter had gone. Suddenly, a print in the snow caught his eye, causing him to wander over. As he neared the print, his expression turned from one of worry to confusion. What he saw didn't register in his mind at first. The print in front of him looked like one that belonged to a dragon.
"A dragon print?" he said questioningly. "Honey, come over here."
His wife walked over to see the same thing he had seen, a dragon print. Her eyes widened at the sight of it, and then she looked up to see what it had been made by, but of course, there was no creature around.
"Where...Where did she go? It's Christmas, why would she leave?"
"I don't know, but she'll come back. She's with someone safe for the time being, I can feel it." His wife looked at him as if he were crazy.
"Our daughter has just disappeared and you ar-"
"Trust me, she's safe, she'll be back. I just know she's safe."
She was no longer cold, his fur warming her like a knitted blanket. Chihiro snuggled into it as if it was the most comfortable thing in the world. A smile was pasted on her face and she couldn't have been more happier; however, she couldn't believe her wish actually came true. She was here, with her dragon, in the night sky, on Christmas. It couldn't have been any better, but she wondered, where was he taking her?
Chihiro felt Haku's body dip towards the ground down below, the wind blowing past her face, making it hard to see. A few seconds later he finally slowed and she could see he was by the tunnel, the tunnel she approached just two nights ago. Chihiro finally realized he was taking her to the Spirit World, causing her heart to swell with even more happiness and excitement.
"I'm finally going back, I'm going to see it again."The smile on her face grew even more, the tingling in her stomach increasing by the second, and her hands tightening around her dragon. "Thank you, Haku. Thank you for coming back."
Haku continued to fly, but he heard her. He wished he could respond but this form disabled him from doing so. He quickly glanced back at the chestnut haired girl that was finally by his side once again. Haku didn't know how long he could have her with him. He knew one thing though, he would make the time her had with her last, nothing was going to ruin that. When he had come for her he had placed a spell on her parents, one that would soon take place, causing them to forget about their daughter for a day or two. Like Haku told himself, nothing was going to ruin this.
His body zipped into the tunnel, darkness enveloping them for a moment, then he shot out the other end. On the other end a giant frozen sea was revealed; the ice glistening in the moonlight and snow creating new ice as it fell. There was also a smell of sweet food hanging in the air, making his stomach grumble.
Chihiro also smelled this and wondered what was going on. She could also spot a lot of lights ahead of her, the bathhouse and the town looking like it was decorated in lights and such. Was he taking her there? Was there some sort of celebration occurring? But for a moment, Chihiro didn't care what it was, she was just happy her dragon was here.
Hello again, a day later! Of course this week my teachers decide to give like no homework, so I thought I'd type up another chapter. Thank you so much for 4 reviews already! I am truly glad you guys are loving this story, but I have to say, it'll be ending soon. I don't want to end it, but the end is closing in. Thank you once again for the reviews and...CONTINUE TO REVIEW :D
I also wanted to say, if you want something written, for Spirited away, like a one shot or story, or another anime, let me know :). Just drop me a pm with a request, I got one from bassethound and that request turned into Alone in the Mist. If you want anything written, let me know :D Love writing like everyone else on this site, so I'll be glad to do it :)
