The Tribulations of True Love
By: Guardian Leen
Written: 10/17/02
Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the movie, Spirited Away nor the
characters it belongs to, so please don't sue me! ^^;; Also, if you haven't
seen Spirited Away, I'd advise you not to read this, since not only are
there many relations to what happens in the movie, but it spoils the end to
it as well! ^^
Feedback is greatly appreciated!
Author's Note: Well, I have finally been able to get up my first Spirited Away fanfic! XD I'm so happy! I hope you enjoy this one folks! Believe me, this story will not be endless Chihiro+Haku fluff! ^_^
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The Tribulations of Love - Prologue
We sprint across the grass, the wind blowing in our faces ever so carelessly. Grabbing tightly onto my partner's hand, I pull him onwards towards a lingering stream. As we approach it, he stops abruptly, letting my hand go, "I have to stop here."
I wince as I turn to him. A glint of sadness glimmers in my eyes for him to see. Tilting his head towards mine, he tells me bluntly. You must find the same road you came here by.But don't look back till you've gone!"
That's right.I don't belong here. Not in the Spirit world - the Real world! I came here by crossing the raging river, which stands before us, with my parents in tow. I've been trapped in this fake reality ever since then, trying you find a way to reverse the curse put upon my mother and father, turning them into pigs. With the help of this boy - no! This young man...who stands proudly in front of me, I was able to find a way to save them. Now that the spell has been broken, all I have to do is run over to the other side of the brook to my awaiting family, finally returning home. And yet...
"What about you? Haku, what about you?" I ask, concern sweeping over me. This lad, Haku, cannot return with me...His place his here...Living in ABURAYA, the bathhouse for the spirits, owned by Yu-Baaba, a powerful user of magic.
Giving me a faint smile to hide his grief, he said sternly, "I'll go tell Yu-Baaba that I don't want to be her disciple anymore."
I begin to turn away, my gaze not meeting his. He brushes my shoulder softly with his hand, "I'll be fine. I know my real name now."
I light up as I hear this. How could I have forgotten? The only reason Haku was working for Yu-Baaba was because she had stolen his true name from him. His false name, Haku, was given to him from her so that she could control him, making him forget his real name and where he came from. Haku's true name is Kohaku, a water spirit of the Kohaku River. I neared him, "Will we meet again?"
His grin widened, "Yes, for sure!"
I smile, "For sure!"
"That's right!" Haku exclaimed cheerfully, though only a mask for his true expressions, "Go now. Remember, don't look back!"
Without saying another word, I ran, It was far too painful. Tears grazed my eyelids, sprinkling into the air behind me. I needed to go home, 'I...I will miss you Haku!' I thought, wiping my eyes faintly.
I pushed myself onward, knowing that my parents would be waiting for me. My breath was staggering, but I knew better than to stop now. I kept on running, running, running, until then-
"Chihiro!"
My name! My name is being called! I gazed up gradually. Standing a few feet away from me were my dearest mother and father. They were yelling for me, "What are you doing? Come on!" I stepped closer towards them, "Mom! Dad!" Clutching my hand, my mother said worriedly, "You scared me! We lost you all of a sudden!" Taken aback, I looked closely at them...They didn't remember anything of what had happened! As they began to walk back to the car, I asked, "A-Are you alright, mom?"
Ignoring my question, she stated, "The moving truck must already be there."
I stare after them as they continue walking. Turing my head an inch away, I force myself not to look back. If I gazed back...I wouldn't even want to think of the conciquences! My parents shouted again, "Chihiro, hurry up!"
I dashed after them. Soon I will be in our new home...I wonder what fate has in store for me there...
Wandering back to the car, I hop into the backseat. A deep slumber overtakes me, forcing my eyes to close and the dark black voice to catch me. One last thought arouses in my mind as I drift off to dreamland, 'Perhaps...This was all as dream...'
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That's the end of the prologue! I'll try to have the other chapters up soon! Please lend me some feedback and let me know what you think! ^^ I hope to see you all next chapter!
Feedback is greatly appreciated!
Author's Note: Well, I have finally been able to get up my first Spirited Away fanfic! XD I'm so happy! I hope you enjoy this one folks! Believe me, this story will not be endless Chihiro+Haku fluff! ^_^
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The Tribulations of Love - Prologue
We sprint across the grass, the wind blowing in our faces ever so carelessly. Grabbing tightly onto my partner's hand, I pull him onwards towards a lingering stream. As we approach it, he stops abruptly, letting my hand go, "I have to stop here."
I wince as I turn to him. A glint of sadness glimmers in my eyes for him to see. Tilting his head towards mine, he tells me bluntly. You must find the same road you came here by.But don't look back till you've gone!"
That's right.I don't belong here. Not in the Spirit world - the Real world! I came here by crossing the raging river, which stands before us, with my parents in tow. I've been trapped in this fake reality ever since then, trying you find a way to reverse the curse put upon my mother and father, turning them into pigs. With the help of this boy - no! This young man...who stands proudly in front of me, I was able to find a way to save them. Now that the spell has been broken, all I have to do is run over to the other side of the brook to my awaiting family, finally returning home. And yet...
"What about you? Haku, what about you?" I ask, concern sweeping over me. This lad, Haku, cannot return with me...His place his here...Living in ABURAYA, the bathhouse for the spirits, owned by Yu-Baaba, a powerful user of magic.
Giving me a faint smile to hide his grief, he said sternly, "I'll go tell Yu-Baaba that I don't want to be her disciple anymore."
I begin to turn away, my gaze not meeting his. He brushes my shoulder softly with his hand, "I'll be fine. I know my real name now."
I light up as I hear this. How could I have forgotten? The only reason Haku was working for Yu-Baaba was because she had stolen his true name from him. His false name, Haku, was given to him from her so that she could control him, making him forget his real name and where he came from. Haku's true name is Kohaku, a water spirit of the Kohaku River. I neared him, "Will we meet again?"
His grin widened, "Yes, for sure!"
I smile, "For sure!"
"That's right!" Haku exclaimed cheerfully, though only a mask for his true expressions, "Go now. Remember, don't look back!"
Without saying another word, I ran, It was far too painful. Tears grazed my eyelids, sprinkling into the air behind me. I needed to go home, 'I...I will miss you Haku!' I thought, wiping my eyes faintly.
I pushed myself onward, knowing that my parents would be waiting for me. My breath was staggering, but I knew better than to stop now. I kept on running, running, running, until then-
"Chihiro!"
My name! My name is being called! I gazed up gradually. Standing a few feet away from me were my dearest mother and father. They were yelling for me, "What are you doing? Come on!" I stepped closer towards them, "Mom! Dad!" Clutching my hand, my mother said worriedly, "You scared me! We lost you all of a sudden!" Taken aback, I looked closely at them...They didn't remember anything of what had happened! As they began to walk back to the car, I asked, "A-Are you alright, mom?"
Ignoring my question, she stated, "The moving truck must already be there."
I stare after them as they continue walking. Turing my head an inch away, I force myself not to look back. If I gazed back...I wouldn't even want to think of the conciquences! My parents shouted again, "Chihiro, hurry up!"
I dashed after them. Soon I will be in our new home...I wonder what fate has in store for me there...
Wandering back to the car, I hop into the backseat. A deep slumber overtakes me, forcing my eyes to close and the dark black voice to catch me. One last thought arouses in my mind as I drift off to dreamland, 'Perhaps...This was all as dream...'
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That's the end of the prologue! I'll try to have the other chapters up soon! Please lend me some feedback and let me know what you think! ^^ I hope to see you all next chapter!