NIGIHAYAMI KOHAKU NUSHI

							 -XII-


	As I led Chihiro towards the servants' quarters, I began to ponder over the things I had said to her. I knew she
 must have been very confused, and I don't blame her. After all, I've been friendly to her and now my attitude's changed.
 It's as if I never knew her at all.

	But then again, do I even know her at all?

	For all I can remember, I met her just awhile ago.

	...what am I to her?

	...what is she to me?


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	"Even on Yubaba's orders..."

	"...we can't allow humans."

	I looked around at the attendants. I knew they wouldn't agree, but I have to convince them somehow. If they don't
 agree and send Chihiro out, she'll...

	"Her contract's signed." I said. 

	"What?" Now they'll have to her in. I glanced briefly at Chihiro, who had bowed and said, "It is an honor to work
 with you everyone."

	"Don't send her to us, can't bear that human stink!"

	I glared at the Yuna who said that. I wanted to tell her that "It is YOu who stunk, you greedy woman!" but I knew
 that would only aggravate them further and would be less likely to take Chihiro in, and so I said instead...
	
	"Three days of eating our food and her smell will vanish. If she's still useless then, fry her, boil her, do with
 her as you will."

	Amidst all the commotion, I could see that Chihiro's face held a frightened expression. This was a huge risk on her
 trust, but I had to make them take her in, no matter what. I'm sorry, Chihiro...

	"Back to work!" I called out. "Where's Lin?!" That's right, Lin would be the safest person to entrust Chihiro to.

	"Don't dump her on me!"

	I turned to the direction of her voice from across the room. "You wanted help."

	The head attendants laughed. Lin is a human spirit, and in this bath house they are looked down upon. I could only
 narrow my eyes at them. Lin is one of the only two people I trust.

	I turned to Chihiro. "Go, Sen." Trust me on this...

	"Yes Sir."

	I left the room hearing Lin say, "What a pain. You're gonna pay for this."

	I smiled. 


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Author's Notes:

Yeah, it's almost my favorite part!!! The part when they're in the garden. I think that's the cutest scene in the whole
 movie! They're so sweet!

BJ: Now that part..the one Haku is with Zeniba is the most difficult one to think up...^_^''
Silvertress: Hehe, I'm glad you liked my version of his personality..^_^
June: Yeah, I liked Chihiro more than Sen. ^_^
Anime-Mastah: What's "Whisper of the Heart"?
The Dreamer's Wish: Hehe, sorry about that. ^_^
Yugismpuzzle: You know, doing this story is my way of trying to learn what Haku's point of view might be. ^_^
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White Tiger: Then watch it again!! Miyazaki-sama's so good! ^_^
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