A/N: Sorry about the short chapter last time, it's just to introduce things. And sorry about the wait, I was kinda busy (yeah I know, excuses, excuses) *sigh*. Anyways, I'll shut up now and let you read the story.

Disclaimer: I don't own Spirited Away, it belongs to Hayao Miyazaki. But I do own Kiko.

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Chapter 2 – From One World to Another

A couple days later…

Chihiro dropped her school bag on the floor of her room. Ah, summer, finally. Chihiro fell on her bed and thought of days of no school, swimming, biking, and just hanging out with her friends.

Suddenly she sat up with a start. The dream she remembered.

Did Haku really wants me to go back? I sure like to go back there and see everyone, especially Haku. Chihiro smiled at the memory of how the mysterious boy helped her when she was scared and how she returned the deed by helping him remember his name. Though I'm not sure if I believe it just because a dream told me to. But something inside Chihiro told her to go back, her friends need her help.

She jumped off her bed and started packing. She was going for a visit to the other world. But what am I going tell my parents and Kiko? Surely they'll notice I'm gone. I'll just think of excuses then.

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Chihiro shifted her bag on her shoulder and looked back at her house. She was on her way to the shrine.

She told her parents that she's off to work at a bathhouse in the next town, and she's going to stay there. The reason is to earn money and develop life skills. [Ok I know this is lame, but she needs some excuse so her parents wouldn't worry about her, and this is the best one I've come up with] After much convincing and assuring that she would be responsible and take care of herself, they let her go.

As for Kiko, Chihiro felt guilty about leaving her best friend behind. She was supposed to work with her best friend together. Her excuse was that she knows that owner of the bathhouse and there's only one spot open. Good thing Kiko was so understanding.
Chihiro stopped at the entrance of the shrine. Everything looks the same as before. Even though she's grown up since the last time she's been here and she knows she has friends there, the shrine still gives her the creeps. She shivered, closed her eyes and prayed for a safe journey.

Here I go.Chihiro opened her eyes, took a deep breath and took one step towards the tunnel. I just hope I know how to get back home again.

Chihiro ran up the steps on the seemingly deserted courtyard towards the bridge. Her heart pounded with nervousness and excitement. She can't wait to see her old pals again, but she's also nervous because she's not sure if she's actually welcome. She shuddered at the memory of how cold and cruel the workers were at first just because she's a human.

She saw a tall and slim figure standing on the bridge. Haku she breathed.

Haku hadn't changed much. He's still wearing the same thing, with the same haircut, he's a bit taller though. I guess spirits don't change as much as we do, in appearance at least.

"Hi Haku!" Chihiro ran up to him cheerfully.

Haku grunted a hello and signaled her to follow him across the bridge. He didn't say anything or even look at her while she chattered on.

What's the matter with him? This isn't what I expected, I expected him to ran up and say hi and talk to me. Instead, he seems so, so cold. At least I don't have to worry about holding my breath anymore.

Chihiro could see her friends waiting for her at the end of the bridge. Lin, Kamaji, Bou, and even Yubaba's there to welcome her. She ran towards them and greeted everyone.

Chihiro looked back and saw Haku standing there, his gaze on her. She turned and looked away, feeling the blood rush to her face. A shiver ran down her spine.

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That's all for now. Plz R &R.