"Spiritual Reunion"
By: Shi-chan
Rating: PG
Warnings: Maybe blood in upcoming chapters, fluffiness, and stuff like that
Disclaimer: The wonderful maker of Mononoke Hime, Kiki's Delivery Service, Grave of the Fireflies, and Castle in the Sky, MIYAZAKI-SAMA owns the beautiful anime known as Spirited Away. I take no credit except that I own the plot for this fanfiction.
Author's Corner!!
Shi-chan: Kon'nichi wa! I just got Spirited Away and finished watching it... three hours ago. Then I sat down, wrote a plot, and wrote this chapter to a fanfiction!! YAYNESS! :) I LOVE this movie...
San: Well at least you're no longer torturing the characters of Mononoke Hime...
Shi-chan: :( Aw, I'll miss you guys! Maybe after this is done, I'll write another Mononoke Hime fic, whada ya think?
San: e.e NO
Shi-chan: *glare* ANYWAYS, okay I absolutely ADORE Miyazaki-sama's films and all, but THEY ALWAYS HAVE INDEFINITE ENDINGS!! IT BUGS THE CRAP OUT FO ME! I think that Haku and Sen (Kohaku and Chihiro) belong together, thus I'm writing this. ENJOY!!
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Chapter One: Demonic Possessions
Chihiro sat reading a book all about the mystical spirits still, not so often anymore but still, believed to reside in Japan. She was now sixteen, and actually quite missed the world in which Yubaba created for the Japanese gods and spirits. Chihiro found herself longing to go by the name "Sen" once more as she flipped through the pages, and to work in the bathhouse, and to be with Yubaba, Lin, No-Face, Zeniba, and all the other friends she had made. The one thing she missed most, however, was none other than the water spirit, Kohaku.
She laughed gently at the rather absurd accusations and pictures in the little book as she scanned it. Everything seemed to be what the author/artist wanted it to be... No one in the entire world knew what they were actually like, outside of the bathhouse and its cities. No one, but Chihiro, and hopefully... hopefully Kohaku. Everyday since she had exited the wondrous world of spirits and gods, she had wondered how they all were. She wanted to know if they missed her, or even remembered her. The thing she wanted most to know was if Kohaku escaped from his contract with Yubaba.
He promised he would, and he told her they'd meet again. Chihiro had hoped he might have kissed her or something to lock the promise, but nothing came. She was, after all, a child then. A mere ten year-old girl who had already discovered the love of her life... Kohaku River, a spirit of a river.
The teenager questioned his escape. Since the Kohaku River was no longer in existence, there was nowhere for the former Haku to go, was there? Chihiro smiled slightly and brushed a single tear from the corner of her eye as she slammed the book closed. "He's the great spirit of a river. Sure, we were friends, but why would he fall in love with a human? He probably found another elegant dragon like himself and has already forgotten me." She whispered, the strong winds making it impossible to hear her words.
What she didn't realize was that there were MANY who remembered the human girl back at the realm of spirits and gods. In fact, there were those who wished she had not left at all, and wanted her return. One of those was a kindly old god who ruled the wind.
The wind had long since carried away her words and was gone, when she muttered one more thing. "Why would a beautiful, esteemed dragon, spirit, and sorcerer like Kohaku allow himself to be tied down by a promise with a pathetic human girl like myself?"
"Because he loves you in the same way and just as much, if not more, as you love him."
Chihiro turned around, her eyes wide. She pulled her hands to her mouth to muffle the loud gasp in which followed. "Grandma Yubaba...?" She whispered, her eyebrows knit together in confusion.
The elderly sorceress smiled and nodded. "It's nice to see you again, Sen! I mean, Chihiro."
The mortal girl ran to hug the sorceress. "Oh, please, call me Sen." She told her, grinning happily. "But what... what are you doing here. Granny?"
Yubaba's smiled drew into a frown as she replied, "I bring urgent news, and it *could* explain why Haku, or Kohaku, never came to you after he broke his contract with me."--She then sighed and took a seat on the chair of my back porch--"An unkindly god with demonic powers is jealous of the power I have. His wish is to rid the world of me so that he may be the one who becomes rich and renowned like I am, the greedy moron.
"In any case, He has been practicing secretly for years, and since I've been so busy with running the bathhouse, I've not had time to sharpen my sorcery skills. He, on the other hand, has. We fear that he is stronger than me now and he has been possessing spirits and gods at his disposal. I'd never go so low as to seek Zeniba's help, Kohaku is gone and I cannot trace him, and, well... You're the only chance I have of defeating him and returning everything as it should be."
Chihiro was still puzzled as could be, so she asked, "So why am I your last resort? I am only a human and you have many more gods, spirits, and servants you could call upon..."
The girl's statement was cut off by Yubaba's voice once more. "He cannot possess humans like yourself! That is one thing I have over him. But it *is* possible to teach one of your kind sorcery. And since I know how you operate and I've seen you deal with the strongest of gods, I think you'd be perfect as a new apprentice."
The sorceress then cast a glance to the girl and noticing her disinterest, she added, "Also, we have reason to believe that Kohaku is with this demon. I think that is why the river spirit never returned to you. Actually... I believe it a fact." With that, she began to recall to Chihiro what happened after the girl had left.
[FLASHBACK]
"Yubaba, I'd like a word with you privately," Haku told her as he turned from the sad sight of seeing Sen, or Chihiro, leave.
The mistress of the bathhouse pursed her lips and watched a moment as he began to walk back to the bathhouse, but followed anyways.
"What is it you wish to speak with me about ever so urgently?" She questioned the dragon. Haku stared at her with dancing eyes. There was a joyous look to them, once Yubaba had never seen before. "Hold up my contract," he commanded, his voice monotonic in contrast with his expression.
The sorceress eyed him, wondering what was going on, but somewhat reluctantly held up the contract that bestowed his identity to her.
"My name is not Haku, it is Kohaku River. Thus, that contract is invalid." He informed her, a smile playing at his pale lips.
Yubaba backed up as the paper burst into flames, and the color returned to the water spirit. "How did you..." Her eyes were wide and astonished as she attempted to ask how he knew his name. She paused, however, it suddenly hitting her how he found out.
"Chihiro!" Kohaku yelled happily, "I'm going to be with Chihiro!" With that, he ran out of the bathhouse and through the grassy plains to the human world. As he did so, Yubaba exited her room to stand with all the bewildered servants who were staring after the ecstatic "Haku".
"What happened?" Lin asked, her voice quiet. The sorceress shook her head and smiled. "He is free. The love and compassion of that little human girl broke his spell, and he is likely off to spend his life with her."
[END OF FLASHBACK]
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Author's Corner!!
Shi-chan: Hello :)
By: Shi-chan
Rating: PG
Warnings: Maybe blood in upcoming chapters, fluffiness, and stuff like that
Disclaimer: The wonderful maker of Mononoke Hime, Kiki's Delivery Service, Grave of the Fireflies, and Castle in the Sky, MIYAZAKI-SAMA owns the beautiful anime known as Spirited Away. I take no credit except that I own the plot for this fanfiction.
Author's Corner!!
Shi-chan: Kon'nichi wa! I just got Spirited Away and finished watching it... three hours ago. Then I sat down, wrote a plot, and wrote this chapter to a fanfiction!! YAYNESS! :) I LOVE this movie...
San: Well at least you're no longer torturing the characters of Mononoke Hime...
Shi-chan: :( Aw, I'll miss you guys! Maybe after this is done, I'll write another Mononoke Hime fic, whada ya think?
San: e.e NO
Shi-chan: *glare* ANYWAYS, okay I absolutely ADORE Miyazaki-sama's films and all, but THEY ALWAYS HAVE INDEFINITE ENDINGS!! IT BUGS THE CRAP OUT FO ME! I think that Haku and Sen (Kohaku and Chihiro) belong together, thus I'm writing this. ENJOY!!
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Chapter One: Demonic Possessions
Chihiro sat reading a book all about the mystical spirits still, not so often anymore but still, believed to reside in Japan. She was now sixteen, and actually quite missed the world in which Yubaba created for the Japanese gods and spirits. Chihiro found herself longing to go by the name "Sen" once more as she flipped through the pages, and to work in the bathhouse, and to be with Yubaba, Lin, No-Face, Zeniba, and all the other friends she had made. The one thing she missed most, however, was none other than the water spirit, Kohaku.
She laughed gently at the rather absurd accusations and pictures in the little book as she scanned it. Everything seemed to be what the author/artist wanted it to be... No one in the entire world knew what they were actually like, outside of the bathhouse and its cities. No one, but Chihiro, and hopefully... hopefully Kohaku. Everyday since she had exited the wondrous world of spirits and gods, she had wondered how they all were. She wanted to know if they missed her, or even remembered her. The thing she wanted most to know was if Kohaku escaped from his contract with Yubaba.
He promised he would, and he told her they'd meet again. Chihiro had hoped he might have kissed her or something to lock the promise, but nothing came. She was, after all, a child then. A mere ten year-old girl who had already discovered the love of her life... Kohaku River, a spirit of a river.
The teenager questioned his escape. Since the Kohaku River was no longer in existence, there was nowhere for the former Haku to go, was there? Chihiro smiled slightly and brushed a single tear from the corner of her eye as she slammed the book closed. "He's the great spirit of a river. Sure, we were friends, but why would he fall in love with a human? He probably found another elegant dragon like himself and has already forgotten me." She whispered, the strong winds making it impossible to hear her words.
What she didn't realize was that there were MANY who remembered the human girl back at the realm of spirits and gods. In fact, there were those who wished she had not left at all, and wanted her return. One of those was a kindly old god who ruled the wind.
The wind had long since carried away her words and was gone, when she muttered one more thing. "Why would a beautiful, esteemed dragon, spirit, and sorcerer like Kohaku allow himself to be tied down by a promise with a pathetic human girl like myself?"
"Because he loves you in the same way and just as much, if not more, as you love him."
Chihiro turned around, her eyes wide. She pulled her hands to her mouth to muffle the loud gasp in which followed. "Grandma Yubaba...?" She whispered, her eyebrows knit together in confusion.
The elderly sorceress smiled and nodded. "It's nice to see you again, Sen! I mean, Chihiro."
The mortal girl ran to hug the sorceress. "Oh, please, call me Sen." She told her, grinning happily. "But what... what are you doing here. Granny?"
Yubaba's smiled drew into a frown as she replied, "I bring urgent news, and it *could* explain why Haku, or Kohaku, never came to you after he broke his contract with me."--She then sighed and took a seat on the chair of my back porch--"An unkindly god with demonic powers is jealous of the power I have. His wish is to rid the world of me so that he may be the one who becomes rich and renowned like I am, the greedy moron.
"In any case, He has been practicing secretly for years, and since I've been so busy with running the bathhouse, I've not had time to sharpen my sorcery skills. He, on the other hand, has. We fear that he is stronger than me now and he has been possessing spirits and gods at his disposal. I'd never go so low as to seek Zeniba's help, Kohaku is gone and I cannot trace him, and, well... You're the only chance I have of defeating him and returning everything as it should be."
Chihiro was still puzzled as could be, so she asked, "So why am I your last resort? I am only a human and you have many more gods, spirits, and servants you could call upon..."
The girl's statement was cut off by Yubaba's voice once more. "He cannot possess humans like yourself! That is one thing I have over him. But it *is* possible to teach one of your kind sorcery. And since I know how you operate and I've seen you deal with the strongest of gods, I think you'd be perfect as a new apprentice."
The sorceress then cast a glance to the girl and noticing her disinterest, she added, "Also, we have reason to believe that Kohaku is with this demon. I think that is why the river spirit never returned to you. Actually... I believe it a fact." With that, she began to recall to Chihiro what happened after the girl had left.
[FLASHBACK]
"Yubaba, I'd like a word with you privately," Haku told her as he turned from the sad sight of seeing Sen, or Chihiro, leave.
The mistress of the bathhouse pursed her lips and watched a moment as he began to walk back to the bathhouse, but followed anyways.
"What is it you wish to speak with me about ever so urgently?" She questioned the dragon. Haku stared at her with dancing eyes. There was a joyous look to them, once Yubaba had never seen before. "Hold up my contract," he commanded, his voice monotonic in contrast with his expression.
The sorceress eyed him, wondering what was going on, but somewhat reluctantly held up the contract that bestowed his identity to her.
"My name is not Haku, it is Kohaku River. Thus, that contract is invalid." He informed her, a smile playing at his pale lips.
Yubaba backed up as the paper burst into flames, and the color returned to the water spirit. "How did you..." Her eyes were wide and astonished as she attempted to ask how he knew his name. She paused, however, it suddenly hitting her how he found out.
"Chihiro!" Kohaku yelled happily, "I'm going to be with Chihiro!" With that, he ran out of the bathhouse and through the grassy plains to the human world. As he did so, Yubaba exited her room to stand with all the bewildered servants who were staring after the ecstatic "Haku".
"What happened?" Lin asked, her voice quiet. The sorceress shook her head and smiled. "He is free. The love and compassion of that little human girl broke his spell, and he is likely off to spend his life with her."
[END OF FLASHBACK]
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Author's Corner!!
Shi-chan: Hello :)
