Hello! To all my beautiful and stunning readers! This will sadly be my last chapter for this story. It has been truly amazing since I picked this back up. I love this pairing so much! I hope no one is disappointed in me once I'm done. But, enough of that ;) I look forward to more readers and reviewers for Ashyhoon.
DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own Spirited Away for it solely belongs to Hayao Miyazaki and his original characters also belong to him. This plot and story though belong to me, the title an idea given to me by a dear friend of mine.
Ashyhoon – Epilogue
…" "…talking
…' '…thinking
Haku's P.O.V
It was only 6 months after Chihiro had said "yes" to Haku's proposal when they decided to have their wedding. Haku was pacing the room that was deigned for him to wait in until he was given the signal that it was "time." Time for him to leave this torture room when all he wanted was to see his darling Chihiro's smiling face. He hoped, at least, that she was smiling, just as much as he knew that he would be grinning at her.
"Haku, son, you need to stop, or you will surely leave a track in the carpet."
Haku turned to his guardian and former teacher from middle school, Mr. Tesber, who was grinning from ear to ear, patting the seat next to him on the couch. I obeyed and went to go sit next to him. He patted my shoulder.
"You nervous, Haku?" He asked me. I thought for a moment. Was I nervous? Or was it rather that I was too excited to just stand around here any longer? I decided on the former. I should be nervous. It was my wedding day after all.
I nodded slowly, frowning.
Mr. Tesber chuckled. "Why that's perfectly normal! But I have no doubt that you and Miss Chihiro will be a lovely couple. I've watched you two grow into two fine young adults, especially you Haku." He smiled. "And just look at you now!" He stood up suddenly, pulling me to my feet and to the mirror that was provided in the room.
There, before me in my reflection, was a young man with jade-colored hair combed neatly so not a single strand of his hair stood up straight. His equally emerald eyes were gleaming from the overhead lights in the room. And, on his body, was a black suit with a white shirt, a wine-colored bow tie, and, in the pocket of the jacket was a mauve, folded napkin.
Mr. Tesber smiled, and turned me so I was facing him. "That, son, is you in that there mirror. You've certainly grown since I first saw you and I'm more than positive that it was Chihiro who had a big part in that. So, when you go see your woman and get ready to say your vows to one another, remember that all this has happened because of her, and the love you both have shared for one another since you've met." He smiled his biggest smile at Haku, to which Haku returned with one of his own.
"You're most certainly right. I know I can do this. I've waited for so long to tell her how much I truly lover, mustering all what was inside me to propose. I'm ready."
Mr. Tesber grinned. "That's good!" He then turned to the door, calling out to it. "You hear that? The groom's ready!"
A voice came from the other side. "Alright!"
Haku grinned. He was definitely ready.
Chihiro's P.O.V
Chihiro was tapping her foot, which she often did when she was extremely nervous, like she was exactly feeling now. She had to avoid sitting down too much, in fear of wrinkling her beautiful dress that her mother had made just for her.
Yuko Ogino was smiling, watching her daughter as she stood on the podium that was provided for preparations.
"Sweetie? Why don't you take deep breaths? I'm sure they will let us know when it's time for you to go out there."
Chihiro sighed. "I've been waiting for almost an hour, mom." She bit her lip, careful though not to break skin. "What if Haku changed his mind?"
Yuki shook her head, going over to stand next to her. "Dear, I could never see Haku doing that to you, not after all that you two have been through. And," she smiled warmly at her, "How could he ever leave you before you can start your lives together as a married couple? I've seen how much you love him, and I can assure you he loves you just as much, maybe even more. Just give faith, dear daughter. And I'm sure you won't ever regret it."
Chihiro sighed yet again. "I know he loves me, mom. I have no doubt in my heart he does."
"Then, what on Earth is wrong?"
She shook her head. Chihiro, herself, didn't know why she said what she said before.
Yuko smiled. "Daughter, look at that mirror behind you."
Chihiro rolled her eyes. "Mom, I know what I look like."
Yuko laughed. "Chihiro just do as your mother tells you." Chihiro complied, and turned around to face the mirror that was just behind her.
In front of her, was a young woman, her long brunette hair was brushed and pulled into a soft bun at the back of her head, a sakura-looking hair pin sticking from the side of it. The young lady was also wearing her long, pink and white floral wedding dress, a sash tied around her stomach to prevent the dress from coming undone.
Yuko kissed her daughter's cheek, careful of the makeup there. "You see, Chihiro? You have nothing to fear or be so anxious about. Haku loves you more than anything, and he has no reason to not be, for you are truly a beautiful young woman. As heartbreaking as it may be for me, you are no longer my little girl, but a woman whose about to marry the most gentle and, may I say, handsome young man who managed to turn my clumsy Chihiro into a graceful one." Yuko began to feel tears forming, which didn't go unnoticed to Chihiro, who was still watching in the mirror.
Chihiro turned to hug her mother gently. "But, mom, I will always be your daughter." After a couple minutes Chihiro let go, looking back at her, smiling. "True I may not be a little girl, but I will always be your baby girl. No matter how old I get, I will always be the same girl growing up, maybe just a little less gawky."
Yuko smiled through her tears, nodding. "That you will be. Now, are you ready to go out there, and into your new life?"
Chihiro smiled back at her mother, nodding. "I am."
"That's wonderful, honey." Yuko turned to the only door in the room. "The lovely bride is ready!"
A voice came from the other side of the door. "Got it!"
Chihiro took one long deep breath as her mother lowered her long, flowing white hood that was to serve as the veil. She knew she was ready.
Normal P.O.V
Haku had only been waiting for no more than a couple minutes before the music began for Chihiro's walk down the aisle. When he saw her, he had to do everything he could not to leave his spot and go to her. She was remarkably gorgeous. He forced his hands in front of himself, folded over each other, smiling at his blushing bride.
Chihiro's first sight when she turned the corner to walk down the, to her, long aisle, was Haku. He was smiling one of his 100-watt smiles that she loved so much, and he was aiming that smile right at her. She could literally feel her heart quicken and had to remind herself over and over again in her head that she really shouldn't run down the aisle, and made herself concentrate on her steps.
Finally, Haku and Chihiro were facing one another, and the minister was reading the text. They hardly were paying any attention to him, but instead were smiling at each other. They did, however, faintly heard the preacher say their names respectfully.
"Haku, Chihiro?" They looked at him, and found him smiling. "Haku, do you vow to always cherish, love, and respect Chihiro with all your heart and soul, for better and for worse, for as long as you both shall live?"
Haku turned his attention back to Chihiro, and grinned at her. "I forever do."
Chihiro blushed even more, but still smiled.
The preacher nodded, then turned to Chihiro. "Chihiro, do you vow to always cherish, love, and respect Haku with all your heart and soul, for better and for worse, for as long as you both shall live?"
Chihiro nodded at the preacher, but beamed at Haku. "I, also, forever do."
Haku for the first time in a long time blushed at her.
The preacher closed his book and, putting the book in the crook of his arm, turned once again to Haku. "Do you have the rings?"
Haku nodded and turned to Koji right behind him, his chosen best man for the ceremony, who was grinning as he gave Haku the rings. Haku smiled back before taking the rings and turning back to his beloved. He first put Chihiro's on her ring finger then, after giving her the other ring, she put Haku's wedding band on his ring finger. The minister, once they were finished, clapped his hands once, addressing to the audience of family and friends.
"I now pronounce to you the newly wedded couple, Haku and Chihiro River." He smiled at the two, but spoke to Haku. "You may seal the contract with a kiss."
Haku nodded, smiled at Chihiro, and then leaned forward to capture her lips with his own. Everyone applauded, which then Haku and Chihiro ended their brief kiss.
Hours later, after the ceremony and small wedding party had ended, Haku and Chihiro were standing in front of the old, abandoned amusement park. Hand in hand, the two had changed out of their formal wear and were now dressed in more suitable clothes: Haku in a pair of blue jeans and a white shirt and tennis shoes, and Chihiro in an orange skirt and white and green striped shirt and sandals for easy walking. Looking at them, they almost looked like their younger selves when they first met all those years ago.
Haku looked down at Chihiro who was looking into the arched entryway. He gently squeezed her hand, which got her to look up at him. He smiled at her.
"You ready? I'm sure a lot of people want to see us again."
She nodded, smiling back at him. "We certainly have some good news to share." She looked to his ring finger where his wedding band shined in the sunlight.
Haku knew where she was looking but looked at the slim wedding ring on her finger, twinkling.
After only a moment they looked at each other.
"Shall we go?" He asked her.
Chihiro smiled warmly and nodded. "Let's."
And, hand in hand still, they walked forward and into the Spirit World, their lives and futures firmly entwined with each other.
END
-*crying and sniffling* So, so beautiful! I-I don't know what else to say except it has been an absolute pleasure writing this! Please review, comment, and let me know what you think about this *sniff* last addition to this story. Thank you for reading! :')
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