Gothic_farie: GOMEN GOMEN GOMEN!!!!! I know the paragraphs are SCREWED. I tried putting it on html, and it said it was too short (AS IF!), but if someone would like to be really nice and help, IÕd love it! And we all know I donÕt own S.PÉsighÉ
WaitingÑChapter 2
Haku winced as the whip bit into his pale skin, creating small gashes that flowed deep red blood. The whip sliced through the air again, and he tensed, waiting for the sharp pain. The cruel laughter floated around him, first from the corner above his head, high and loud, then underneath his feet, soft and quiet. Whispers surrounded him, telling him about all his disgraces, how he had shamed everyone, how he was no longer fit to live. He had bended the rules for a stupid human, why did he even bother? He had lost thousands of dollars, and he had better do all he can to make it up! That was, if he was ever let out of this place. Haku closed his eyes, and steeled him to think of something, ANYTHING besides what was happening. Then a gentle face washed into his mind, and he smiled ever so slightly, the corners of his mouth twitching. ÔChihiroÉ.Ó
His heart twisted in his chest as he thought of her. Had she forgotten him? Did she even remember the bathhouse? Rin? No-Face? Zeniba? Kamajii? Did she remember Yubaba? His thoughts were interrupted as his head was thrown back against the wall by a large hand. YubabaÕs face came into view, and she laughed at him. ÒOh, poor Haku. How much are you willing to handle? How much more until you agree to stay here, forever? She isnÕt worth it, you know. SheÕll die one day, and youÕll just come right back to me! You have no where else to go!Ó She threw back her head and laughed, and then as he glared, she sneered. ÒYou think you are so much better than the rest of us. Well, I have news for you sonny boy! YouÕre just a lowly spirit whoÕs lost his home. You are worthless, and yet I let you become my assistant. What kind of gratitude have you shown me, besides betrayal, ungratefulness, and deceit?Ó She stepped back as Haku strained against his bonds, and glared. She laughed again, and slowly picked up a small piece of wood that she had hidden for this. She began to hit him repeatedly with it, watching as he groaned, and hissed, and even once cried out softly. Then, when he was limp, and sagging in his chains, she hit him once over the head, and knocked him unconscious.
Haku found himself in a world of mist, and his feet were walking in a random direction. He saw shadowy figures walking past him, dark and transparent. They almost resembled humans. He saw longer, rectangular shaped objects zoom past, moving fast in lines. He wondered what those were. Possibly some beast they used for labor. He shrugged, and kept moving. Every now and then, he would get a faint glimpse of a girl in front of him, as solid-looking as he was. She wore a black top, and blue jeans that had faded parts in the back and the knees. Her hair was dark, and pulled up into a ponytail. She was laughing and talking with someone, but they were another transparent being. He couldnÕt even tell exactly to which one she was speaking. He blinked, and thought instantly he was mistaken. ÔShe reminds me of Chihiro. But it couldnÕt beÉ.Could it?Õ The girl turned slightly, and he saw grey eyes peeking out of dark bangs. Then she suddenly whipped back, and ran after someone, laughing and calling his or her name.
Haku stood stricken to the spot. It looked like Chihiro, except older, and with darker hair. She was more filled out, as if she had suddenly become a woman. Haku lowered his eyes, and sighed. After a few moments, he looked up, suddenly realizing he couldnÕt see her. His stomach began to churn. Where was she? He had to find her! He ran faster and faster, finally stopping at a corner. He looked all around, but all he could see were dark transparent beings, and grey large shapes. Then, suddenly, when he thought all was lost, he heard someone laughing. But it wasnÕt in front of him, it was behind, as if he had already passed her. He turned, and saw the girl talking. He had to make himself known. He KNEW it was Chihiro, it had to be. He stepped towards her, and spoke. The girl stopped, and stared straight at him. Her eyes began to fill with tears, as he reached out his hand to her. He whispered a few words, telling her he had tried to keep his promise. ChihiroÕs lips began to move, and she mouthed his name. He could hear the sweet whisper, even as he began to fall back into a black abyss. ÒNo! Chihiro!Ó
He groped blindly for her, and then found himself lying on the floor of his dungeon, his face wet with tears. He banged his wrists over and over again, hitting them on the damp stone floor. ÒI have to see her again! Let me see her! Please! IÕll do anything! IÕll work here forever if I can just touch her one more timeÉÓ Haku collapsed onto the floor, letting the tears fall from his eyes, as he slowly began to transform into his other self. He felt a fire begin in his heart, a rage that filled his veins, that tightened his skin, that arranged his fingers into claws. He felt his teeth become fangs, and his body elongate into that of his dragon form. A growl, long and deep, came from his throat. He began to thrash wildly at his prison, attempting to fight his way free. The chains began to squeak and groan, metal grinding against metal and stone. He hissed, and waited. When Yubaba came, he would kill her. She would die for what she had done to him. Just then, a creak announced the visit of someone. He turned slowly, his claws ready to rip the flesh from bones, and scatter the remains about the room. But someone else had come in the room. Someone taller than Yubaba, with long hair past her thin waist, tied with a band. This person was wearing a uniform. This person held a key in her hand. He peered closer, until he could finally see who it was. ÒHaku? Is that you? What the HELL has the bitch done to you? I swear, IÕll get her back. First, I gotta figure out how to get you out of here.Ó Haku shrank back from her, as she entered. ÒHaku, donÕt you remember? ItÕs me. You know. Rin?Ó
Gothic_farie: Tada! A new chapter! I want to know what people think. Should this be a Chihiro/Haku fic, or Rin/Haku fic? IÕll let the replies decide! AnywaysÉI promised replies to the people who reviewed already, so here they are!
Killer_tinkerbell: Thanks, I hope it WILL be a great fic!
Manga: IÕm really sorry, I know the format is BAD!
Mizura Volphen: Nice name! What does it mean? Thanks for the compliment, and I know, the paragraphs are HORRIBLE!
D.M.: IÕm sorry, IÕve said that so many times, IÕm trying! Forgive me!
GoldenGalaxia: IsnÕt Yubaba an evil lady? Tee hee, IÕm so evil! Yes! Hit her! He is SOO hot! I plan to write more! Thank you SO much!