Chapter 4

Haku was at Yubaba's office by morning, after Haku made sure that Yubaba had left with her Yuubird. Haku crept slowly on the carpeted floor and into Bou's room. There, Chihiro could be seen playing with the gigantic 7 year old child, Bou or more like being played with. Haku sighed a sigh of relief as he casted a sleeping spell on Boh. Boh yawned sleepily and fell unto the ground fast asleep. Chihiro turned to face Haku. Instead of running towards Haku and cry, 'You're my hero!' she glared at him, "You came here only for your memory didn't you?" Haku was startled by her sudden change of attitude towards him. Chihiro continued, advancing towards him, "You won't get your memory back as long as I'm here… Yubaba did not erase your memory about me!" Chihiro took a blackened dagger from a drawer and continued, "You lied to me about everything… and I'm going to kill you!" Chihiro slashed Haku's chest and managed to give him a deep cut. Chihiro made another attack but this time, Haku defended himself. He just couldn't attack her even though he tried to put her to sleep with a sleeping spell but he felt weak. Haku noticed his blood that was on the dagger had turned black, it was poisoned. Chihiro kept on attacking while Haku only defended therefore, losing the battle. Haku collapsed when he tried to dodge another attack. Chihiro was about to stab Haku when he said, "You've grown beautiful, Chihi-" and fainted. Chihiro's eyes widened as she dropped the dagger unto the floor. In Haku's clutched fist was the green hair band he wanted to give her.

Flashback

After Haku left with the fake Chihiro, Yubaba was about to turn Chihiro into a pig for her supper when Bou came up and wanted her to play with him. Yubaba agreed but casted a spell on Chihiro's deepest worries to capture or kill Haku for her, 'did Haku remembered her? Is she important to him? Did he lie to her?' Yubaba even added some spice into her head. [You should know which]

Haku blinked as he tried to focus. He was lying down on a mattress, he sensed a sense of déjà vu as he sat up to have a better look. Kamajii was sleeping against the wall beside him. Haku got up and took a sip of whatever it is in the cup beside him. It tasted very bitter, so he spat it out. [sorta like reflex] Haku shook Kamajii up with a gentle shake. Kamajii awoke and smiled, "So, you've awaken?" Haku nodded then asked, "Chihiro?" Kamajii smiled even more and muttered to himself, "The power of love," then he continued, "Miss Chihiro gave me orders to keep you here till you're well enough." "Where is she?" "She'll visit you soon enough." Haku then sat silently, deep in thoughts [as he always has] "Kamajii, how long have I been here?" "Ah, not long Master Haku, It's only been eight hours since you arrived." Just then, Chihiro arrived with two little bottles. "Haku, let's go," her expression was serious, "I'll explain later. Thank you, Kamajii." Kamajii waved and said, "I don't mind having you two in here." Chihiro then pulled Haku to the exit. [geez, when did Chihiro play follow the leader ^-^;] Once out, Chihiro asked if Haku is able to fly back to Zeniba's and he nodded in agreement. At once, he transformed into a white dragon. Chihiro leaped unto his back which Haku replied by flying as fast as he could without dropping Chihiro..

While on Haku's Back, she said, "I'm sorry for whatever I said to you while I was under Yubaba's spell, I've gotten your memories back for you." Then she paused for a brief while before continuing, "Thank you for the hair band… We better hurry before Yubaba's spell on me comes back, Haku." Haku wanted to reply but he had to maintain his dragon form no matter what. By nightfall, they reached Zeniba's place with a waiting No Face at the door. They landed and went into Zeniba's house with No Face scolding like a grandma at Haku. Chihiro handed Zeniba both the bottle written, 'Nigihayami' and 'Kohaku' then turned towards Haku. "Haku, please tell me if… you… were sincere, cared about me and, … loved me… after you got back your memory…" then she walked away. Haku's eyes trailed her till she disappeared before he turned towards Zeniba.

Chihiro stood outside, feeling the cold wind blow against her skin as she stared at the door. She wrapped herself with her own arms. It seems that time flies faster since she was trapped in Yubaba's bathhouse. She opened her fist to study the green hair band. In the middle, of the bend, she could just make out the word, 'Chi hi ro'. She smiled at it as she closed her hand again. Perhaps he did care about her. She used it to tie around her ponytail together with the pink one and smiled sadly, hoping that Haku really did wanna meet her before he quit his apprenticeship with Yubaba. She needed to know the truth as soon as possible before the spell returns, Haku's the only person who can break the spell with 3 simple words.

The door creaked signaling that someone came out. Chihiro slowly looked up to face Haku. He's green eyes sparkled as he said, "I… I love you…" and smiled as he continued, "I promised to meet you in our world didn't I?" Tears started streaming down Chihiro's cheeks as she ran to hug Haku. Haku welcomed her embrace as he hugged her back, even crying himself as he whispered, "I remembered… I hope what I said is enough… I'm terribly sorry for what had happened…" Chihiro held Haku tight, not wanting to lose him ever again. Haku bent down and gave her a long passionate kiss which made Chihiro felt all warm inside. When their lips finally parted, Chihiro asked, "Why did you do that for?" Haku smiled and said, "Because, I've wanted to do that ever since you left" Then, a frown ran across his face before he invited her in, hand in hand. No Face was sulking in one corner while Zeniba made supper.

They had a 'happy meal' before going to bed except No Face who was still sulking away and they were about to get ready for bed when Haku pulled Chihiro aside, "There's something I need to talk to you about." Chihiro nodded for him to continue, "There was a reason why I wanted to meet you after I quit my apprenticeship with Yubaba" Haku took a deep breath before continuing with a frown on his face, "I have to marry the Princess Aqua, daughter of the Sea God under the order of the Sea God himself. If I do not do as said, I will be beheaded. I'm sorry Chihiro but, I may have to leave you once more or I'll never be able to see you again… I wanted your decision, Chihiro." Haku hugged Chihiro, not wanting to let her go, afraid that if the Sea God knows about this, Chihiro will be beheaded as well. Haku tightened his arms around her as Chihiro tried to make a decision.

[Guess ths ain't no happy reunion, ya? So… guess what's Chihiro gonna say to this 0_o? To see him die for her or to let him live leaving her alone? Reviews! Reviews! Muahahaha]