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Reunion

Chapter 4

Mokona started whistling while she and Chihiro walked toward the train station.

"I assume you don't have a train ticket." Mokona said.

"Your assumption was correct." Chihiro answered.

"Well, we should speed up the walk, cuz it's gonna take a while to get one. The lines are long, and it takes a while to actually get the ticket." They sped up a little, while climbing down still some more rocks and stumbling over clumps of weed that decided to grow random places.

After about an hour, they arrived and got in line. This process took about 45 minutes, and by that time they could see a huge wagon coming up. "Hehe, that must be my partner, Nina." Commented Mokona.

In about ten minutes Nina stopped the wagon next to them. "Hello Mokona. I see you made it out here fine." Nina had a lovely face, soft, kind voice. She seemed very quiet and kind.  "Who's that?" She asked, looking at Chihiro.

"Oh, that's Chihiro. She wants to get to Yubaka's bathhouse. I decided to bring her along." Mokona answered. Chihiro bowed, as did Nina. "And Mokona, it's Yubaba's bathhouse." Chihiro corrected. "Whatever. The train should be here soon. We better get the oxen refreshed and ready, and start preparing to get everything off." They heard a whistle in the distance. Mokona frowned. "Hmm. We're late. We better hurry.

The unhitched the oxen and gave them water and some stuff to eat, and got them ready to board the train. They began unloading the wagon, just as the train pulled in. Nina loaded the oxen, while Chihiro helped Mokona. Some other men helped Mokona too, who worked for the train station.

In 5 minutes they had their train cart loaded, and boarded the train. They found some seats and began chatting.

"So, Chihiro, how old are you?" Nina asked.

"I'm 15." Chihiro answered.

"Where are you from?"

"Uh, Japan." She answered hesitantly.

Nina gasped. "Isn't that from the real world? Th-then how did you get into this world?" Mokona explained what Chihiro had told her, and Chihiro told both the girls what happened on her first visit.

"Wow, you really have been through a lot." Nina commented.

"Yes, and now I want to find Haku." Chihiro then told them about her nightmares she was having during the past year.

Nina frowned. "That's doesn't sound too good."

"Yeah, I mean, you're having dreams about the things that are happening in this world. Not good at all." Mokona said. "You're not even supposed to be in this world. And these sound pretty serious, too."

"The Shoto are gaining more power every second. They are taking spirits and converting them to their own kind. They're so out of control..."Nina said darkly.

They were all silent, pondering over this. The train stopped, and they all piled out and unloaded their cart, where it was taken to the bathhouse. Chihiro stomach twisted and flipped. She was so nervous about seeing Yubaba again. She would have preferred not to come back ever again, but she was so determined to see if Haku was all right. I must talk to Haku!!!

They walked to the entrance of the bathhouse. "Aw, welcome again Mokona, Nina. I see you brought our stock, thank you. You know where to go. Welcome, young la-" he stopped short, realizing who Chihiro was. "Ch-ch-chihiro! Wh-what a pleasant surprise! I never expected to see you again. What are you doing here? Are you with Nina and Mokona?"

"Uh, I'll just go with Mokona and Nina." Chihiro said quickly. She helped Mokona and Nina. They all wiped off the sweat off their heads from the steam from the baths and the carrying.

"Ok, let's go collect our money from Yubaba." Nina said. "Chihiro, um, you can stay down here."

"Well, actually, I needed to talk to Yubaba too."

"Oh, well then, do you know the way? I mean, you should know the way around, if you can remember." Mokona said. Chihiro nodded her head and led the way, going up the elevators. They came to the grand doors, and knocked. The doors opened, and they walked in, finding their way through the halls, and finally to her office.

"Well, if it isn't you three again." Yubaba said, without looking up from her work.

"Here you are girls, your payment. There's a little extra for Chihiro too. Just a few coins, not much. And Chihiro, why are you here again? You have no business here, unless you'd like to work here again. I see you've matured quite a bit, but who wouldn't?" Yubaba said.

Chihiro noticed Yubaba was a bit kinder, but not much. "Well, actually I was wondering if I could talk to Haku."

Yubaba looked up with a hard expression on her face. "He's left this place. After you were safely in your own world, he declared he was going to be taking a year or two off, exploring this land. I haven't seen his filthy face since. And I hope I don't ever do either."

"Oh, well then I have no business here, unless I could talk to Lin (or Rin, whichever it is. In my story she is Lin. –animeluver4ever) for a few minutes." Chihiro commented.

"Yes, she'll be having a break soon, you can talk to her then. Now get out of here." Yubaba waved them away, but they heard a cry from the next room.

Chihiro's eyes widened at the toddler that came out. She didn't know if she should be glad to see him again, or if she should be fearful of his great figure. She decided to seem glad to see him, after she saw his expression.

"Chihiro!" The humungous toddler cried. (Um, I don't know what the baby's name is, I don't think they mentioned it in the movie, or I missed it. So he's going to be referred to as 'him' or 'he' and stuff like that. –animeluver4ever).

After a somewhat frightful reunion, and Mokona and Nina standing there, gawking at the huge toddler, they hurried down to talk to Lin. Chihiro spotted her, and called out her name. Lin stopped, saw Chihiro and went running to her.

"Oh, Chihiro, how are you? I haven't seen you in so long! Oh, you've matured so much! But what are you doing back here? There isn't anything special here..."

"Well, I came to talk to Haku and you." Chihiro answered. Lin beamed. Chihiro and Lin (who was trying to compose herself back to the tough girl again) talked, while Mokona and Nina silently looked around at the magnificent building.

"Well, I wish I could come, but I'm stuck here the rest of my life." Lin said.

"Ok. Well, before I leave to the other world, I'll try to see you again."

"Ok, take care!" Lin said, hugging Chihiro. They waved good-bye, and the three girls walked out together.

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