Fluff alert ;)


Hana placed Aria on the couch a few rooms over. The girl was out cold and her body hung limover the edge fo the couch. Hana kind of felt bad about what happened, but like Chihiro said, it was best she didn't know. They would have to perform a forgetfulness spell on her. The spell wouldn't erase her memories of this place, but jut lock them away in her mind. They would really have no choice, but in the end a teenage girl telling her parents she met spirits wouldn't seem so realistic. It wasn't up to her if they would perform the spell, and if any of them could, probably Chihiro, but they would all have to vote on it.

Hana slipped into the chair next to the couch for a moment. She let her head fall back onto the headrest of the chair and sighed. Her eyes drifted closed and a sigh escaped her pursed lips. Hana was stressed about the current situation, and what was to come. Would there be more humans coming through anytime soon? Would too many of them come through that they couldn't send them all back? The job of a protector seemed to finally be setting in once more like a few thousand years ago when the last Great War occurred. the memories from that wat were forever etched into Hana's head, and it sent shivers down her back.

'Kaze...Why...Why did you turn away from us? Why cause all these things?'


Haku had decided it was time to end the "meeting" and call it a day. Everyone picked out their different rooms in Okami's house, and settled in. Chihiro decided to wander the halls to try and see idf she could trigger any memories of this place, but a half an hour of walking around did nothing. No memories were triggered, and walking around just basically drained her energy down to nothing.

Chihiro slipped into a random room on the third floor and glanced around. The room was quite empty except for some sheets cover pieces of furniture, and the setting sun slipping in through the cracks of the curtain.

Chihiro could see the dust dimly dancing in the air and the light casting shadows upon ever dark corner. Chihiro wondered what this room was used for because it was obviously not used for anything now. It seemed to have this dreary sense; however, the light from outside gave it a little more of a comforting feeling.

"You seem to be wandering around a lot," said a low voice. Chihiro twisted herself around and saw Haku standing at the doorway. A small smile plastered her face, but she turned her back to him to continue looking at the room.

"What was this room used for?" she asked.

"Used to be a drawing room...Hana used to come in here and paint from time to time when she was here."

"She drew?" Chihiro asked.

"Yes, and she was quite good. She could portray anything as it was, she could probably draw me right now and get it exactly right. She has always had this artistic side to her, but...there were also sides to her that no one liked to see."

"Like?"

"I don't think this is the time to talk about that, but all I can say is you two had some 'confrontations' a while back," replied Haku.

"Well I know that...I have seen some glimpses of them but..."

"She used to..."

"Like you, I know."

"How did you?" said Haku.

"Haku, I have seen more glimpses of memories each and everyday, did love you at one point."

"Wait, what?" Haku stood there with the most confused look on the planet. Sure he knew she liked him, but loving him was on a whole other scale. Did she still love him now? Haku knew he loved Chihiro, and Chihiro loved him, so was that why Hana had been rejected by Chihiro from time to time? Haku had came in the room to see if Chihiro was in here, not to rekindle old memories that didn't need to be brought up.

"Like you said...I don't think is the best time to discuss this, and I kind of want to be left alone right now. This whole human thing with Kaze is hurting my head just trying to think about it."

"Chihiro," said Haku.

"I know I have been secluding myself a bit this past week or so, but what do you expect? I've been here almost a month and everything is so different. I didn't expect to be bit by a demon and end up here. I expected to go home from school and hang out with my friends. I didn't see myself getting whisked here to find out I'm probably the most powerful spirit at the moment. Sure the High Gods are way more powerful, I didn't expect this," Chihiro said pointing to herself.

"I know you didn't, no one saw that it would turn out this way, but that's why we're here. We're all here to support each other, protect spirits and humans, and end this thing. I don't know how many times I have to remind you Chihiro, I'm here for you. I'll always be. I know this is hard, and it's getting way more escalated; however, I will remain by your side."

Chihiro stood there, her legs starting to feel like jello. They didn't feel existent. Chihiro had heard everything Haku had said, and the feeling of the whole incident with Kaze was weighing in as well. She began to feel like the little ten year old girl she used to know. That little ten year old girl was still within her, she never left Chihiro. Chihiro would still have that human part in her no matter what, it's what made her who she is now. It just felt like she was going in a continuous cycle. A major incident would occur, then she would feel happy then her mood would change once more.

"I just feel like a clock, going in a cycle then repeating myself once more. I don't know what to think anymore. Do I even deserve to have these powers? Do I? There are so many thing to hink about, for me at least. Was I really born from a High God? Is Kaze really going to cause destruction? Will I ever be able to talk to Hana the same way again? How many more humans with pass through?"

Chihro's voice started to crack, but she continued saying questions. Haku hated seeing her like this, and realized that so much had happened to her. He knew this was still the same ten year old girl that would cry when things got hard. He knew she needed comfort, bu ina w ay, she was also like the Rapisu she used to be. Rapisu was the same way; rarely expressing what she felt at times, trying to muster it all up, then break down in a continuous cycle.

"Chihiro," said Haku with a soft voice. "Just forget everything for one moment Just take a breath and look at me."

Chihiro slowly raised her head to meet Haku's eyes. He was now in front of her with a hand under he chin, as he looked into her chestnut eyes.

"You need to stop worrying. You will do a great job and protect others when the time comes. Everything happens for a reason, and you have spirits around you that will support you."

"I know but-"

"That word 'but' is wiring you up so much. Stop questioning everything that you do. Just let everything flow, and the knowledge you need will come in time."

"Haku.."

"Chihiro, just let the worries go. They'll break you down...I know from experience."

"But," said Chihiro accidentally.

"What did I say about that word?" said Haku as he leaned closer to Chihiro's face. "You have had enough of worrying these past few weeks, and the 5,000 years before this."

"It's just,"

"It's just that you need to let you worries go," he reminded her as he brought his lips down on hers.


Okami cracked a door open to find Hana staring at the ceiling, and Aria laying on the couch opposite from her. He didn't let his presence be known for a moment, until his foot hit a creaky spot on the floor. Hana's head then shot up, and she stared at him. Her eyes seemed to hold worry and frustration.

"Hana?"

"Yeah? What do you need?"

"Just seeing hw you and Aria were doing..." said Okami.

"We're fine. Chihiro did a good number of magic on her. That girl is out ice cold."

"I can see that," replied Okami as he walked over and sat on the floor in front of Hana. He then turned his head to the human girl on the couch and let out a sigh. At least we know it's a Warping Spell that's causing humans to end up here. Hope we can get her back before too much time passes."

"I agree," said Hana with a whisper. Her mind had been focused on why Kaze had been doing all of this, but now Okami was her center of couldn't help but stare, like once before, at his features. His purple hair that framed his face, his violet eyes that glistened in the light from the lamp, sturdy chin, and his body was in perfect couldn't help notice this and as she did so, she could feel heat start to rush to her face. Since when had she recognized his muscles through the tight shirt he had been wearing?

Okami sensed something with Hana and turned his head to meet her staring eyes. Her face quickly darkened with a sort of crimson color as she tried to direct her attention to something else in the room. Okami tilted his head to the side in a confused manner, but let out a laugh.

"No need to be shy at looking at my wonderful looks," he stated.

"I was doing no such thing," Hana said in confident voice.

"Then why the wide eyes and the blush covering your cheeks?" He tried to corner her into a wall in this conversation. He would get what he wanted from her.

"I-I-I," she stammered. "I wasn't blushing." Hana turned her face away from Okami, and her face got redder, if that was even possible.

"i clearly saw you. No need to be shy green head."

"What," she shrieked quickly. "You just called me green head?"

"The nickname suits you, and since no boy would look at you anyway, green head seems pretty fine to me."

Hana's face cringed at that and she launched hersef at Okami, tackling him to the floor.

"Do you want to test my nerves?" she hissed. "I'm in no mood, Okami. There's too much going on to be playing games."

"I'm not playing a game," he said as he looked up at her with those piercing violet eyes. He also glanced at how she pinned his hands down, and her nails dug into the floor boards.

"What are you saying? I'm thinking things over in here without your annoying voice, and watching over this girl then you come barging in. After that you start saying stupid things. Okami you don't call that playing a game. Coming in here an annoying me?"

"No," said Okami quietly. It seemed they both forgot about Aria on the couch, and that they were now in their own little world.

"I swear Okami, you're making it so easy for me to punch you in the face right now."

"You wouldn't do that,"

"Why you!"

"Shut your mouth," he glared up at her. "The girl is still on the couch."

"So what? You come in here and annoy me. What the hell do you expect from me? You annoy me every freaking second of the day, and cease to stay away from me. Can't I just have 5 minutes without you near me?"

"What fun would that be? Teasing and annoying you is my specialty."

Hana just pinned him there, and stared down at him. She finally realized something as he lied there under her. She was falling for Okami in a way. Why else would she constantly stare at him the way she did? Why did she sometimes miss it when he didn't tease her? Wasn't she still in love with Haku?

"Something wrong green head?" Okami asked as he realized how utterly silent she had become.

"Nothing," she said sternly. Hana then started to get off of Okami, but his hand grasped hers. He then pulled her back down on top of him.

"Green head there's something wrong what is is?" Okami whispered as he snaked his hands around her waist. A little yelp escaped Hana's lips and she then saw him smirk from the reaction.

"Nothing. Nothing at all. Just let me go," Hana cried as she tried to pry his hands away.

"No, stop trying to get away, just accept it."

That stopped Hana in her movements. Did he know?

"Accept what?" she said without looking at him.

"You know what I mean."

"No, I don't."

"Stop playing dumb."

"Playing dumb about what?!" Hana raised her voice as sh said this.

"The fact that you like me!" Okami repled back with the same intensity, and at the same time his face turned red.

Hana suddenly fell silent, and her eyes dropped. He knew...He knew she started to fall for him...She just couldn't accept it. At that moment she tried pushing herself away with all her might. This surprised Okami, but he flipped both of them over, so now he was pinning her down.

"Stop struggling."

"No," she replied. "Just let me up."

"I can't, even when you look so cute like this."

"You can't take anything seriously," she cried out once more. "Yes, I like you! I don't know why, but I do! and when you find out, you act like it's a joke! Can't you take anything seriously?! Just one thing!"

With that Okami didn't know what happened next, but his lips were crashing down on hers. Hana's eyes widened at this, and she stayed still from the shock.

'I like you too, you damn idiot.' Okami thought telepathically.


Hello my readers and hope you have a good start to the week! Last week started my busy life once more. Schoolwork, basketball, ninjutsu, and swim team...Oh the joy. Well here's the next chapter, and decided to make it mostly fluff since we haven't seen some of it in a while Sure it was here and there, but now it's a bit more. Okami and Hana finally admitted they like each other, but will it work how? Lave a review and tell me what you guys think. Do you think Chirashi and Koktsuna should get together? Bye! Leave a review! :D