Okay I know its been forever! *waits for everyone to throw tomato's at me* but I hope you all didn't forget about my story! It's summer now, lots of things have been going on, but I promise you all I'll never EVER give up on this story.

Ch 25: At last

Chihiro didn't know if she had passed out or if the black hole had consumed them. The unbearable burning pain through out her body told her she must still be awake. Suddenly bright light was everywhere. There was complete silence, her vision was blurred. She looked up at Rikosu panicked. His mouth crinkled up in a warm smile, his eyes were sparkling. His mouth moved as if he was saying something but no sound came out. And in an instant everything was dark again.

"Chihiro."

"Haku!" she screamed.

She couldn't see anything, everything was still dark. She felt Haku gently place his hand on her cheekbone.

"I'm here."

She placed her hand on top of his.

"I need you to wake up now Chihiro. I need you to come to me, you must hurry." he whispered.

Her eyes flew open. She no longer was feeling the intense pain. She breathed a sigh of relief, and looked around in a daze. They were some how floating in the sky. There was the women that led them there standing by a man that looked identical to Gonyu, he was wearing a white robe that exposed his chest. They all turned and stared at her in awe. Rikosu ran over to her and took her hand, he was smiling from ear to ear.

"Chihiro, this is Shinto the great spirit god, and his mistress Magome."

She gasped. Shinto smiled warmly at her. Magome eyed her intently. Rikosu rubbed her hand, his smile grew wider.

"Chihiro, you need to see something."

She cocked her head and stared at Rikosu.

"Mizu no kagami."

Water began forming a large oval shape in Rikosu's hands. The water cleared and she saw herself. She was wearing a long white dress with a split up the side just like Magome. Her hair fell in lose ringlets, white flowers were braided into one side of her hair. Her skin had its glow back and its usual pink color on her cheekbones. She outstretched her hands in front of her, they moved gracefully just like Haku's. She smiled happy tears started flowing down her cheeks.

"Rikosu.. Am I?"

Rikosu smiled and kissed the top of her head.

"You are a spirit Chihiro." he whispered into her hair.

She ran her fingers over the surface of her skin. She didn't feel that much different, she still felt like herself.

"I still feel like me, just more graceful." she whispered.

Rikosu laughed melodically.

"And less easy to kill."

She smirked and turned her attention to Shinto. He outstretched his hand to her.

"Come to me, my child."

She smiled and walked to him without fear. Shinto placed both of his hands on the sides of her face.

"Your friend Rikosu has told me all about you my child. I know that you are pure of heart and well worth this gift of life. You must promise me one thing though."

"Anything." she whispered.

"You must love Kohaku for the rest of eternity."

She smiled.

"I will."

He smiled and dropped his hands. He gazed off into the distance, his black hair whipped around him gracefully. Chihiro finally had time to take in hersurroundings. She gazed out at the clear blue sky, clouds slowly floated by them. She decided against looking down at her feet.

"I do suppose we should deal with my twin brother now." the spirit god said gracefully.

She nodded.

"Haku called out to me while I was sleeping. He needs me."

Shinto nodded.

"Rikosu, Chihiro hold on to my arms. Magome, my love stay here."

Chihiro gazed over at Magome and smiled.

"Thank you for the clothes and the beautiful flowers in my hair."

She lightly touched Shinto's arm and Rikosu touched his left.

Shinto placed his index finger on his forehead. Light surrounded them for a split second. She blinked and they were in the large dimly lit room. Gonyu was sitting in his chair in the middle of the room, Ai was sitting on his lap his hand was rested on her upper thigh. Gonyu smiled at them.

"My brother, so you've arrived."

Okay short chapter I know. I'll try to bring an update to you all sooner!.. And this time I really mean it! Haha feel free to leave me a review!