Author's note: Sigh, im rather busy now, so my updates will be slower, pls be understanding. I noe this chappy is short, but relax, it's a starting point for the real adventure.

Disclaimer: I'm tired of writing this...

Silence stilled the forest as the 2 beings from different worlds grasped each other in a tight embrace. Chihiro closed her eyes peacefully as she held his strong muscular body and his hands around her. Breathing in the scent of his body, his hair, the smell of his very being, she felt warmth course through her body, the hair on her head tingling in excitement.

Haku looked down at the figure that he held. The years had been kind to her; Chihiro was even more beautiful than he had remembered. Her hair now reached down to her midback and was tied into a ponytail with a purple hair band that sparkled in the light of the park lamp. You never did forget us...Smiling widely, Haku gently pushed her off him; staring into her enchanting eyes, he whispered, "I did not break my promise..."

Looking up, Chihiro replied, "I never once doubted you would break your promise."

"I know..."

"But, Haku... how did you find me so easily? Why are you here only 6 years? How are Rin and Kamaji? Is Yu-baba still very cruel? Is Zeniiba fine? Is..."

"Hush..." he replied softly, silencing her incessant questions. "I'll tell you on our journey."

"Journey? What do you mean?"

"The spirit world is in danger, come with me to save it Chihiro."

"But..." Chihiro wavered as images of her parents, her friends, her teachers and everyone that she knew passed through her mind. "Will I return?"

"I'm not sure, but I do know, if we fail, both this town and the spirit world will be destroyed."

"I'll go with you, Haku... But before we leave..."

He gazed inquisitively at her, wondering what she wanted.

Quick as a flash, Chihiro tip-toed and gave Haku a quick kiss on the lips, before blushing and looking away. Haku's face flushed a deep red and he grabbed her hand;wordlessly and hand in hand, they ran through the bush that was the gate to the spirit world.

"Whoa..." Chihiro shouted as she nearly fell off the edge of the ledge of the cave in the midst of the Sapphire Mountains. Due to a lifetime of living on lowland areas, Chihiro had a fear of heights.

"Relax Chihiro..." Haku's voice came to her ears; comforting and soothing. Relaxed, Chihiro took in a breath of the chilly air of the mountains and looked around.

The Sapphire Mountains were a magnificent sight, standing over 10000 metres above the sea, they were shrouded by clouds and mist, with their tips covered in pure snow that was too bright to be looked at when the sun shone on it.

"Amazing..." Chihiro murmured as she looked over the panoramic view. Even Haku was in awe of them, rushing in his bid to find Chihiro; he had not paid much attention to the splendor of the mountains. All this will be lost, if I fail...

As Chihiro admired the surroundings, she moved forward unknowingly; it was only when she slipped on a loose stone that she realized that she was falling off, screaming, she fell forward.

Haku turned swiftly around, transforming into a mighty white dragon as he jumped off the cliff...
Nimokushi looked out over the sea, feeling the presence of 2 new beings in the spirit world; one human, one spirit, bonded by the thread of love. Smiling grimly, he said under his breath, "Kohaku and Chihiro, your destinies are and were always meant to be intertwined together..."

Like always, please RNR. Thanks!! =D

PS: Argh.... Im having a mental block, cant seem to remember wad the story was supposed to be, so the next update may be later than expected, real sorri...