This is a little filler to give a little bit more between Howl and Millie. Although it's not very romantic, it's a little important to the story. You can just skip it if you want, but keep that in mind. It just gives them more of a 'connection'. And might explain a few things?

It's being portrayed as a sort of dream sequence for Millie, so don't read this as the next morning.

Also another note, I will respond to some reviews every so often at the bottom of my chapters, so please tell me how I'm doing!


"Howl..?" I asked, looking up at him from the spot I had taken as my bed.

He grunted some, the feathers around his face falling back away from his eyes as he looked at me. I could see the hint of a smile on his lips.

"Millie." He greeted in a pained voice.

I slowly got to my feet and reached up to brush the feathers back, frowning some. "You look awful... And you don't smell that great either." I told him.

I heard him chuckle, gently moving my hands away. "Thanks. But I'm alright, Mil."

I wasn't used to the shortened name coming from his voice, but ignored that for now. He was in pain and was trying to hide it.

He closed his eyes for a moment, the feathers covering his body turning into his clothes and hair and skin. "S-see? I'm fine."

"Howl, please. I don't want you to do this to yourself."

"Ah, but you know I have to, don't you?" He asked, taking seat in the chair that normally sat in front of Calcifer. He leaned back for a moment and then forwards again, placing his hands on my face.

"Although I see that you've grown a tiny bit since I left, huh?" He commented, brushing his thumb over my cheek.

I just stared up at him, unsure what to say at this moment. But then I had a thought.

"There's a war.. Isn't there?"

He sighed, figuring it wouldn't do much to changing the subject again. "Yes, there is. I'm just trying to see what was happening. Don't worry, dar-"

"And they attacked you..." I interupted him.

Howl had a shocked look on his face, but then noticed that my eyes were wide and had changed to a glossy and empty purple.

"Mil-?"

"Other Wizards. Who had allowed themselves to change into those creatures for the king. Their monsters. They lost their memories. Their humanities..." I continued, "They want you to do the same thing, don't they?"

"Millie, what's wrong?"

"Don't go!" My eyes focused on him, the emptiness going away. "You can't do that, Howl!"

"Millie, I promise I won't become like those other wizards and witches."

Howl pulled his hands away, noting that they had become numb. He sat back again, a little sigh escaping him.

I couldn't place what he was thinking.. He soon stood without another word and told the fire demon to start up some hot water for his bath.

I followed his movements, but I coudn't get out another word. I was back to being mute..

'Howl.. Please...'


I was startled awake by the sound of water suddenly rushing upstairs and sat up from my bed, looking around the room.

I couldn't very much remember my dream, but I knew something was going far away and Howl knew what that was.

My eyes went to Calcifer, him staring at me for a few seconds before snapping his attention to the wood next to him, picking one of the logs up.

'It Howl back?' I asked him, Sophie's stirring making me keep my thoughts to a bit of a whisper.

"Yes and he's wasting all my hot water again." He told me.

'Alright..'

I pushed some of my hair back, not taking notice to some of it having turned a silver color. It was very faint, though.


A/N: So that was the 'filler' part. Excuse it if it isn't the best, but it shows more about Millie that she doesn't know about yet.

Plus her worry for Howl and him wanting to keep her protected. Especially now from this war.

Alright, so! Review...!

The only one to review so far has been...!

HowlxSophie who had said in the last chapter;

"Wow, you added on a few new chapters in such a short while, and I can honestly say I your story. Normally, I would stop reading after the first chapter if it's Howl x OC as Howl and Sophie are my favourite anime couple( hence my weird username ), but your story's really good and it's really got me hooked."

Thank you! I've been writing quite non stop (besides eating and bathroom breaks and internet eff-ups and sleeping). This is my first story that I've ever wanted to finish. And I have so many ideas for it!

I also ship Howl and Sophie, as it is such a nice pairing, but at the same time, I didn't want to change up the original story to fit my ideas. Nor did I want to replace Sophie as a character. So I've added another one. It was kinda later as I was writing it that I decided to make it an OC and Howl pairing story, as it gave me that much more room to develop my lovely Millie.

I'm also INCREDIBLY happy that I've hooked you with my story and that you've decided to continue reading. I have a few plans for later chapters, especially when Sophie is supposed to meet Suliman.

I mean, if she is supposed to be Howl's 'mother' then would Millie play as something else to help him? Or will she even be going? Well you'll just have to find out as soon as I get to that point!

nothing is planned and this is all things I think up as I write. I'm trying to keep it consistent though!

Anyways, I hope you've enjoyed the story so far and continue reading. And if anyone has suggestions or an idea, let me know in a review!