Chapter 10: the Truth of the Pendant

A/N: Oooh, soo mysterious

"The amethyst stone was filled with Haku's frozen blood mixed with several herbs. So it really isn't an amethyst stone at all, it's really diamond filled with frozen blood and herbs. For the past two years since you've been wearing that, Haku's blood has been calling for your own. Chihiro, your blood is very special, it is half spirit, half human, you are a Child of Goodness, the ruler of the Spirit World," said Meridy.

"W-Wait, so, this Goodness, she's…my mother?" asked Chihiro.

"Not exactly, you see, Goodness became pregnant with you, but the Demon Lord, Oni, threatened war. So, Goodness placed your spirit inside your mother, Yuuko, and you were born from her. So you're technically a spirit born from a human. Your spirit blood was saturated, but still potent enough so that you were still able to pass into the Spirit World when you were 10. When you broke Zeniba's protection spell back then, your blood and Haku's became, how do I explain this…um, friends. Your bloods became friends. So the pendant called for your spirit blood and your blood became more potent, that's why you were able to pass through the portal I made on campus," she said.

"So, I'm…a spirit?"

This was too much to take understand in one sitting, any normal person would have their heads explode, but Chihiro understood perfectly. Haku's eye's snapped open.

"Meridy you awakened Chihiro's blood!?" he screamed.

"Oh hey Haku, I got you time off from working! Just be back before New Rotation, have fun!" said Meridy, she waved and disappeared, leaving an angry dragon and Chihiro.

"Well why are you yelling at her?! I'm glad I found out, this is even more reason why I should stay!" screamed Chihiro "And just so you know, that pendant was a really nice gift that I liked! You don't go smashing someone's present just because you're cranky!" she yelled.

"That pendant was filled with my blood! I have the right to dispose of it!" he retorted. Chihiro clenched her fists, she stormed past Haku and opened the balcony doors, without looking back, she jumped into the water.

"I made her mad again."

Chihiro could still breathe easily, swimming was a different matter, she tried to swim as fast as she could, but she knew that Haku would be on her soon. She pumped her legs and propelled her body through the water, gliding up as graceful as a seal. She turned back and saw that Haku wasn't following her. Why should I care if he's coming after me or not? She continued going up but she slowed down to a stop. She could feel tears coming out of her eyes, but she held them back I haven't cried in 9 years, I'm not crying now for him she swam all the way to the surface. When Chihiro climbed out of the water, she realized that she was in a cave. The stalagmites and glittered, giving off a light that resembled the sun, "It's beautiful," she breathed.

The cave system seemed to stretch for miles, so she walked forward until she thought she was alone. Chihiro stripped off her clothing, leaving on her only bra and pair of underwear she still wore from the human world. The matching black material still clung to her body, but it was better than wearing soaked clothing. She sat down near a pile of rocks, sighing; she put her head between her legs and inhaled the warm air. She felt a single tear break through, it was wiped way.

"I know you're there Haku, invisibility doesn't work if you're going to touch me," she said.

Haku materialized beside her, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings, or keep your origins from you," he said. He flicked his hand and pint of water drained from Chihiro's clothes and Chihiro herself. Chihiro pulled her clothes back on and leaned into Haku.

"If it's anything to you, you did injure me repeatedly since you've arrived," he laughed.

"You deserved all of them, you're the one who wants me gone, you wouldn't even care if I left forever and married Michael," she said, her voice muffled from his kimono.

"No Chihiro, I care very deeply for you, more then you will ever know," he said. Should I tell her now? No, I need to see how she really feels for me. "How about I make it up to you? Follow me," he said.

Haku took Chihiro by the hand and led her deeper into the cave system. Chihiro gasped when she saw the scene. A silver and blue sanded beach was surrounded by a field of grassy plains. Algae glowed giving off the appearance of sunlight. A waterfall cascaded into the pool, the water was completely clear; the silver sand could be seen from below, along with crystal formations.

"This is amazing," she said.

"Want to go for a dip?" he asked. Chihiro eagerly nodded her head, she took off her clothing once more, leaving only her undergarments. Haku began to blush, he was seeing a lot of the girl's skin and he liked what he saw. Haku himself pulled off his own clothing until he only wore hit pants. He pulled Chihiro into an embrace.

Chihiro slipped out from under him, "Catch me if you can!" she screamed. She dove under water and swam as quickly as she could. Haku growled, his hunting skills overcame him and he chased after her. He enjoyed chasing his prey, especially if his prey was this beautiful; he slowed down so he wouldn't catch her immediately.

Chihiro swam all the way to the crystal formations, using them to separate her and her dragon. Haku managed use the water to push Chihiro towards him. He pulled her in close by her waist.

"I think I win," he said.

"This isn't fair!" she struggled but it was no use, "You're cheating! Haku's a cheater! Haku's a cheater!" she chanted. When she finally saw that it was no use to break free "This is not fair," she repeated.

"Well you are a spirit, I don't see what's wrong," he said "So I think I'll take my prize now."

"Cheaters don't deserve a prize," she murmured. She brushed her hair floated around her, she brushed it back. She looked up at Haku and saw his eyes were filled with yearning. If they hadn't been in the river, then she would never be able to feel his real emotions.

"Okay then," she said.

Love…..I feel…..his love she thought. She caressed his face and brought it close to hers, then she pressed her mouth to his.

A/N: Finally! Chihiro made a move! I wonder what Haku will do ;)

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