A/N: please enjoy and keep the reviews coming. Thanks for all of the reviews so far. I really hope that this will at least pass your judgment of my story. I'll try to keep the chappies coming. Later!

                                ~*~*~*~*~* In the Spirit World *~*~*~*~*~

            Crescent Moon Day. It used to be a wonderful and joyous day for everyone; from humans, to spirits, and animals of any kind, but not this time. Today was the complete opposite. The usual glitter in every spirits' eyes was all gone. Those little nothings that always signaled the day of freedom from work and happiness of being able to walk around on the place that they once called home were nowhere to be seen. Instead of giving smiles all you got were frowns. The ocean that surrounded the Spirit Realm and protected the gate to the other worlds changed from gorgeous crystal clear blue to a stunning blood red. The once bright and sparkling night sky was now dull with a pale complexion that took hold of the stars above.

In the distance two distinct figures could be seen exiting the old Spirit Train. The first, a female, was a small round figure with what some might call an over-sized head, nose, and wart. Her old grey hair was put up into a tight bun that sat neatly atop her head. She was the idealistic figure of those made-up evil witches in childhood fairytales. There was an air about her that was serene, pleasant, and in control, almost a motherly aura that surrounded her, although you shouldn't be fooled about her appearance OR personality. If given a reason and/or was in a foul mood this petite sorceress can most definitely kick almost anyone's ass.  

The other, a male, was a tall figure dressed an almost transparent black cloak. His facial features were concealed behind a snow white unique masquerade mask that was decorated with different blue and red markings above a below the eye slits. Although his personality and morals were all for the best most would still fear him for he was a No-face. Most no-face spirits are said to always be hungry and only the taste of their prey would satisfy them, but not him. Once, in his past he went a little wild and his fury could not be contained but after years of practice, mediation, etc. he was able to control himself and live as much as a normal life as possible for a spirit.

Their names are Zeniba, the twin sister of the semi-evil owner, Yubaba, of the Aburaya (bath house's name) and Koanashi, her faithful helper, friend, and companion. These two traveled from a land called Swamp Bottom, Zeniba's home, to come to the Aburaya at the request of her sister Yubaba. Usually Yubaba wouldn't call or send for Zeniba whatsoever, heck she even tried to steal from Zeniba, but whenever it came to matters about Naomi and/or the fate of the Spirit Realm they would put their differences aside (for the most part) and tried to work together (although most times it didn't turn out to be as peaceful as they hoped for).

These two witches, Yubaba and Zeniba, just happen to be two of the greatest sorceresses of this realm. However, aside from the fact that they are twins and match each other in both strength and physical attributes, they are nothing alike. Zeniba is more of a forgiving grandmother-type person while Yubaba fits the evil witch scenario better than most could ever dream. That is why Yubaba dislikes Zeniba so. Although at sometimes, if she thinks that no one is around, Yubaba might just allow a small smile to surface or a little laugh much like Zeniba. Of course, if she ever found out that you caught on to those little things that make her and Zeniba somewhat not all that different she would turn you into a pig and feed you to her guests.

Yubaba used to try too hard to be the evil person that she had the potential of being and try to take over the Spirit World, but the things that she had to go through just to stop Naomi from and all of the destruction that went on all because of one's greed somehow reformed her of her ways…if not just a little bit from falling off the deep end. Ever since that day of fighting Naomi she and Zeniba had a somewhat of a mutual understanding. They swore that they would not let their desires get the best of them just like it did to Naomi. After crushing the evil she-demon's power seal they still knew that Naomi would be back and might have an all new army at her command, and until she came forth again Zeniba would await the call of her sister and prep herself for another world-threatening battle, or quite possibly an all out war.

Of all of the days that Naomi picked to come back she just had to pick this one thought Yubaba as she spotted her sister making her way to the Aburaya while in her Yu-bird form patrolling the area. Ever since the word got out that Naomi would make her 'glorious' return Yubaba has had to patrol the area around the Aburaya and the Key Gate (A/N: I'm going to call the gate that opens up to the other worlds this from now on). Needless to say, been practically forced into having to fly around in her Yu-bird form has been quite exhausting. She even has Haku doubling his training and keeping an eye out for Naomi for extra protection.

Too bad that he has to go so soon and that we won't be able to give him a proper going away celebration. Oh well, I guess being with his beloved Chihiro will definitely make up for that. After thinking that Yubaba couldn't help but have a smile on her face. Those two are hopelessly in love. *sigh* I still can't believe that Chihiro actually waited all those five years for Haku she recalled the time when her contact, who was sent to look after Chihiro, informed her of the small human girl and all of the details of her life ever since she left the Aburaya.

 I guess its all for the best. Haku would only get more and more to handle over the years went by. I should actually thank Chihiro for taking him and putting up with him. He's getting harder to keep up with in my old age, and stronger to boot. Although I wouldn't be caught dead telling him that she though to herself while her smile changed into a smirk. That Haku is too devoted to work for his freedom just to see a petty human girl…well…okay I admit she is not just some petty human girl, but I still don't think I'll ever get used to her. *another sigh*  Well I guess it's about time to see sister dearest.