Disclaimer: I do not own Spirited Away but I do own Ebony and Drake.
Author's Note: Alrighty ppl out there. Here's chapter 8. I'm guessing it might be long but it'll be worth it since there'll be flashbacks.
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~*~*~*~*~ Chapter eight: Love at First Sight ~*~*~*~*~
~*~*~*~*~ Yu-baaba stormed up the staircase to the top floor of her rooms where Haku and Ebony confronted her. Haku stood impatiently pacing back and forth the room while Ebony leaned against a wall scowling at the commands given to her.
"Ok," Yu-baaba began to break the silence, "I want to know the whole story."
"He should die!" screamed Ebony pouncing from her still position with fury flaming in her eyes.
"I did nothing wrong," countered Haku.
"Yes you did."
"No I didn't."
"Yes."
"No."
"SILENCE!" shouted Yu-baaba, "Ebony, since it obviously seems that this whole manifesto began because of you, why don't you start? I mean it would be only fair to us all. So tell us, who is this other? Where did you come from?"
Ebony spat and mouthed something before turning to the west window of the room. She crossed her well-armored arms and looked out into the distance. The water shimmered brightly while reflecting the moon and the stars. Each object in the sky held up the thick blanket of black, which shaded the sun from the planet. Ebony closed her eyes and gave a hefty sigh.
"Do you really want to know?"
###Flashback### ***It happened so long ago, back in my world. I still remember what it looked like. Grassy meadows, placid creeks, towering mountains and crowded forests, yes, they were all there back in my mind. It all started when I was a little child, maybe seven or so, living as a maiden of the woodland realm, Mejori. My father and mother lived in royalty there but I was only born to serve until my day came. During the coarse of my life I met Drake of the eastern mountains. He was so modest and kind back then for we were friends. ***
"Ebony," said a young child, "come with me Ebony, come with me to Zretra the city of Pearls."
"Drake I'd love to but I have things to do,"
"Ebony please, for me, just come."
He tugged hard on her sleeve forcing her to a horse where they rode off to a brass colored city. Ruby red colored windows and lights while a gray, yet shiny coloring was left for the roads. The sounds of horse hooves clapping against the ground as they passed shops and buildings. Many were peasants selling priceless pottery or jewels while some were of those of a higher class ranking who toured around buying what they could with the gold that they had.
"Ebony isn't this great?" asked Drake.
"Thank you Drake for bringing me here."
Drake and Ebony continued to ride among the streets. It was a warm day. The sun gleamed down on them while flower petals glided along the air as the wind swept by. Ebony wore a white dress; a long sleek sleeveless dress with gold embroidery at the hem. Her long black hair glowed brown in the sun while her eyes shone an ivory hazel. Drake on the other hand wore black with streaks of red amongst his clothes.
***I will never forget my childhood for it was fun and careless. But as the years went by, my father, seeing I enjoyed most of my time with Drake, sent me to live along the eastern mountains. Though I did not wasn't to leave my kingdom I was destined to, my mother told me it was for the best and that I should indeed go. ***
"Please mother!" screamed a younger version of Ebony, "don't make me go. I want to stay."
Tears were streaming down from Ebony's no longer happy eyes. Her skin was drenched in the salty water while suffering from a contagious red coloring. Her mother escorted Ebony to a Silver carriage and fought back tears of her own. Ebony continued screaming trying to force her way out of her mother's grip but was overpowered by the jewel covered hand.
"Ebony please," her mother said firmly, "it's for the best."
Ebony continued to cry as she sat into the crimson clothed seats while pleading to her mother to let her go back.
"I want to stay though."
"It's for the best Ebony, bye."
Her mother waved back at her as the carriage took off into the distance.
"Mother please!"
"Goodbye Ebony."
*** When arriving at the new lands, I was unsure about everything. The food, where I slept, even the people who lived there. But I managed to survive. Drake led me through those next five years. Having no sisters or handmaidens, I was forced to live like "them"; the powerful war lords that ruled each region. Drake however, seemed to be there for me always but turned cold towards me when I succeeded. Sure he would seem happy but he shan't take me for a fool, I could tell he wanted to be better. ***
"Drake! I'm so happy. Thank you Drake, this means a lot to me," said Ebony with delight while holding up a prong carcass.
"No problem Ebony," Drake muttered while gritting his teeth.
Ebony stood with pride holding the bloody animal. Her once blue clothes were covered in a thick crimson liquid, which started to brown slowly. Ebony too had suffered from injuries but killing her foe could not ruin her spirit. Drake on the other hand stood hushed while his eyes darted up and down scanning the fallen beast. He had spiked silver hair and crystal green eyes looking well in his youth years.
"What's the matter Drake?"
"Nothing," Drake replied before turning to walk away.
His long black cloak ruffled in the air as he stormed off into the chambers of his kingdom. The sound of his boots covered in iron clunked against the ground creating an eerie hollow whisper that spread throughout the corridors.
"Drake?"
But no reply was given as Drake walked deep into the shadows.
*** Drake was never the same as I began to learn his traits. Until that day arrived, when he was to slay Fraysor, one of the dragons of fire and ice. There was so little but yielded great power. Oh Drake, why did you go? You knew what the consequences were, so why did you leave? He left only to return empty handed, literally. ***
"Drake! No please no, Drake," younger Ebony pleaded as she ran down the empty corridors to a darkened chamber.
People were gathered around a bed, mourning the lose that had just been discovered. This was Drake's room. His prized treasures hung on the walls but gleamed no longer, instead faded and dulled. Ebony raced to the bed, pulling up her periwinkle blue dress to avoid tripping. She stopped and kneeled down to face Drake who had his eyes shut to avoid some pain. Tears started streaming down her cheeks as she crossed her arms and stared intently at him.
"Don't cry Ebony," Drake spoke in a soft voice, "you were never pretty when you cried."
Ebony's tears grew larger and streamed down even faster but even they could not hide a weak smile. Drake opened his eyes giving her a you-better- listen-to-me-or-else glare forcing Ebony's tears to fade away. His stunning green eyes gleamed with forgiveness but he still cringed from the pain.
"Don't worry," he assured her, "father will fix what has happened and you better not start crying again."
"But-but, I-I,"
"Please, don't."
Drake smiled weakly still suffering from the excruciating pain. Ebony tried not to cry but her insides churned with sorrow.
*** To make matters worse, after this little incident, Drake's father ordered me to slay Fraysor. Now I know I shouldn't have said yes but I shouldn't dwell on the past. I defeated Fraysor, and obtained his life spirit. However, still today, I suffer from the guilt that has been put on me. Drake was furious at what had happened and wouldn't allow any of this to proceed. He burned his father's kingdom hoping I would burn but I fled to the ancient ruins of Cretra. Unfortunately, he followed me there. For a year I've been trying to escape, running from realm to realm. But he still follows and continues to try to kill me. ***
"Ebony! You will pay for this," Drake yelled out in rage.
Ebony his behind a stone wall. She hovered above the ground covered in armor from her dragon spirit.
"Drake stop this now," she pleaded softly before taking off into the fields.
"Ebony! You-will-pay!"
###End of Flashback###
Ebony still stood where she was before. Haku listened intently but looked up from his standing. Yu-baaba however looked relieved that it was over and then turned to Haku.
"What part do you play in this then?" she spat.
"I made a deal, that was it."
"YOU ONLY MAKE DEALS WITH ME OR ON MY ORDER!"
Suddenly a loud cry filtered through the room. An infant roared for attention causing Yu-baaba to run from this conversation. Haku kept quiet but Ebony turned to speak.
"You made a deal," she said blankly, "a deal, with HIM?"
"Yes."
"What for? Hmm? What was he willing to give to you? Why the hell would you trust him!"
"You will never figure it out pathetic other. I do this to find the one who I care about. Chihiro. Ok? I wanted her back."
"The why treat her so badly then?"
"Because."
Haku stopped abortively. He thought for a moment. Why didn't he treat Chihiro better? She was finally here so why didn't he do anything?
"Stupid spirit of this realm. You do not know what love is."
"And you do?"
"Love is nothing to me anymore. It has gotten me no where and almost killed as well."
Haku stood still for a moment before asking, "did you love Dra-"
"Shut up," Ebony snapped, "I don't need this. I'm going. Tell your superior that I'm going. No wait, you wouldn't care. Oh and I'll pay a visit to your precious Chihiro one day and ask for the truth. You better think twice on your commitment with her, it might just kill you soon."
Haku stood in silence as Ebony left the room. ~*~*~*~*~
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"Lin? Why has Haku been acting so strangely?" asked Chihiro.
"Chihiro, there's something I have to explain to you."
"What is it Lin?"
"Well."
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Author's Note: Well there you go, flashback, I know, I know, I haven't considered the Chihiro/Haku this a lot but I'm getting there. ^_^ rate and review plz.
Author's Note: Alrighty ppl out there. Here's chapter 8. I'm guessing it might be long but it'll be worth it since there'll be flashbacks.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~
~*~*~*~*~ Chapter eight: Love at First Sight ~*~*~*~*~
~*~*~*~*~ Yu-baaba stormed up the staircase to the top floor of her rooms where Haku and Ebony confronted her. Haku stood impatiently pacing back and forth the room while Ebony leaned against a wall scowling at the commands given to her.
"Ok," Yu-baaba began to break the silence, "I want to know the whole story."
"He should die!" screamed Ebony pouncing from her still position with fury flaming in her eyes.
"I did nothing wrong," countered Haku.
"Yes you did."
"No I didn't."
"Yes."
"No."
"SILENCE!" shouted Yu-baaba, "Ebony, since it obviously seems that this whole manifesto began because of you, why don't you start? I mean it would be only fair to us all. So tell us, who is this other? Where did you come from?"
Ebony spat and mouthed something before turning to the west window of the room. She crossed her well-armored arms and looked out into the distance. The water shimmered brightly while reflecting the moon and the stars. Each object in the sky held up the thick blanket of black, which shaded the sun from the planet. Ebony closed her eyes and gave a hefty sigh.
"Do you really want to know?"
###Flashback### ***It happened so long ago, back in my world. I still remember what it looked like. Grassy meadows, placid creeks, towering mountains and crowded forests, yes, they were all there back in my mind. It all started when I was a little child, maybe seven or so, living as a maiden of the woodland realm, Mejori. My father and mother lived in royalty there but I was only born to serve until my day came. During the coarse of my life I met Drake of the eastern mountains. He was so modest and kind back then for we were friends. ***
"Ebony," said a young child, "come with me Ebony, come with me to Zretra the city of Pearls."
"Drake I'd love to but I have things to do,"
"Ebony please, for me, just come."
He tugged hard on her sleeve forcing her to a horse where they rode off to a brass colored city. Ruby red colored windows and lights while a gray, yet shiny coloring was left for the roads. The sounds of horse hooves clapping against the ground as they passed shops and buildings. Many were peasants selling priceless pottery or jewels while some were of those of a higher class ranking who toured around buying what they could with the gold that they had.
"Ebony isn't this great?" asked Drake.
"Thank you Drake for bringing me here."
Drake and Ebony continued to ride among the streets. It was a warm day. The sun gleamed down on them while flower petals glided along the air as the wind swept by. Ebony wore a white dress; a long sleek sleeveless dress with gold embroidery at the hem. Her long black hair glowed brown in the sun while her eyes shone an ivory hazel. Drake on the other hand wore black with streaks of red amongst his clothes.
***I will never forget my childhood for it was fun and careless. But as the years went by, my father, seeing I enjoyed most of my time with Drake, sent me to live along the eastern mountains. Though I did not wasn't to leave my kingdom I was destined to, my mother told me it was for the best and that I should indeed go. ***
"Please mother!" screamed a younger version of Ebony, "don't make me go. I want to stay."
Tears were streaming down from Ebony's no longer happy eyes. Her skin was drenched in the salty water while suffering from a contagious red coloring. Her mother escorted Ebony to a Silver carriage and fought back tears of her own. Ebony continued screaming trying to force her way out of her mother's grip but was overpowered by the jewel covered hand.
"Ebony please," her mother said firmly, "it's for the best."
Ebony continued to cry as she sat into the crimson clothed seats while pleading to her mother to let her go back.
"I want to stay though."
"It's for the best Ebony, bye."
Her mother waved back at her as the carriage took off into the distance.
"Mother please!"
"Goodbye Ebony."
*** When arriving at the new lands, I was unsure about everything. The food, where I slept, even the people who lived there. But I managed to survive. Drake led me through those next five years. Having no sisters or handmaidens, I was forced to live like "them"; the powerful war lords that ruled each region. Drake however, seemed to be there for me always but turned cold towards me when I succeeded. Sure he would seem happy but he shan't take me for a fool, I could tell he wanted to be better. ***
"Drake! I'm so happy. Thank you Drake, this means a lot to me," said Ebony with delight while holding up a prong carcass.
"No problem Ebony," Drake muttered while gritting his teeth.
Ebony stood with pride holding the bloody animal. Her once blue clothes were covered in a thick crimson liquid, which started to brown slowly. Ebony too had suffered from injuries but killing her foe could not ruin her spirit. Drake on the other hand stood hushed while his eyes darted up and down scanning the fallen beast. He had spiked silver hair and crystal green eyes looking well in his youth years.
"What's the matter Drake?"
"Nothing," Drake replied before turning to walk away.
His long black cloak ruffled in the air as he stormed off into the chambers of his kingdom. The sound of his boots covered in iron clunked against the ground creating an eerie hollow whisper that spread throughout the corridors.
"Drake?"
But no reply was given as Drake walked deep into the shadows.
*** Drake was never the same as I began to learn his traits. Until that day arrived, when he was to slay Fraysor, one of the dragons of fire and ice. There was so little but yielded great power. Oh Drake, why did you go? You knew what the consequences were, so why did you leave? He left only to return empty handed, literally. ***
"Drake! No please no, Drake," younger Ebony pleaded as she ran down the empty corridors to a darkened chamber.
People were gathered around a bed, mourning the lose that had just been discovered. This was Drake's room. His prized treasures hung on the walls but gleamed no longer, instead faded and dulled. Ebony raced to the bed, pulling up her periwinkle blue dress to avoid tripping. She stopped and kneeled down to face Drake who had his eyes shut to avoid some pain. Tears started streaming down her cheeks as she crossed her arms and stared intently at him.
"Don't cry Ebony," Drake spoke in a soft voice, "you were never pretty when you cried."
Ebony's tears grew larger and streamed down even faster but even they could not hide a weak smile. Drake opened his eyes giving her a you-better- listen-to-me-or-else glare forcing Ebony's tears to fade away. His stunning green eyes gleamed with forgiveness but he still cringed from the pain.
"Don't worry," he assured her, "father will fix what has happened and you better not start crying again."
"But-but, I-I,"
"Please, don't."
Drake smiled weakly still suffering from the excruciating pain. Ebony tried not to cry but her insides churned with sorrow.
*** To make matters worse, after this little incident, Drake's father ordered me to slay Fraysor. Now I know I shouldn't have said yes but I shouldn't dwell on the past. I defeated Fraysor, and obtained his life spirit. However, still today, I suffer from the guilt that has been put on me. Drake was furious at what had happened and wouldn't allow any of this to proceed. He burned his father's kingdom hoping I would burn but I fled to the ancient ruins of Cretra. Unfortunately, he followed me there. For a year I've been trying to escape, running from realm to realm. But he still follows and continues to try to kill me. ***
"Ebony! You will pay for this," Drake yelled out in rage.
Ebony his behind a stone wall. She hovered above the ground covered in armor from her dragon spirit.
"Drake stop this now," she pleaded softly before taking off into the fields.
"Ebony! You-will-pay!"
###End of Flashback###
Ebony still stood where she was before. Haku listened intently but looked up from his standing. Yu-baaba however looked relieved that it was over and then turned to Haku.
"What part do you play in this then?" she spat.
"I made a deal, that was it."
"YOU ONLY MAKE DEALS WITH ME OR ON MY ORDER!"
Suddenly a loud cry filtered through the room. An infant roared for attention causing Yu-baaba to run from this conversation. Haku kept quiet but Ebony turned to speak.
"You made a deal," she said blankly, "a deal, with HIM?"
"Yes."
"What for? Hmm? What was he willing to give to you? Why the hell would you trust him!"
"You will never figure it out pathetic other. I do this to find the one who I care about. Chihiro. Ok? I wanted her back."
"The why treat her so badly then?"
"Because."
Haku stopped abortively. He thought for a moment. Why didn't he treat Chihiro better? She was finally here so why didn't he do anything?
"Stupid spirit of this realm. You do not know what love is."
"And you do?"
"Love is nothing to me anymore. It has gotten me no where and almost killed as well."
Haku stood still for a moment before asking, "did you love Dra-"
"Shut up," Ebony snapped, "I don't need this. I'm going. Tell your superior that I'm going. No wait, you wouldn't care. Oh and I'll pay a visit to your precious Chihiro one day and ask for the truth. You better think twice on your commitment with her, it might just kill you soon."
Haku stood in silence as Ebony left the room. ~*~*~*~*~
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"Lin? Why has Haku been acting so strangely?" asked Chihiro.
"Chihiro, there's something I have to explain to you."
"What is it Lin?"
"Well."
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Author's Note: Well there you go, flashback, I know, I know, I haven't considered the Chihiro/Haku this a lot but I'm getting there. ^_^ rate and review plz.