Undying Love – Amulet of Life
Author's Note: *gasp* I'm so sorry I haven't updated this story in about a week! I'm now only limited to about 15 minutes of Internet on a weekday, and 30 minutes on a weekend. I've had to limit my time on writing this fan fiction, and my time spent on the Internet, since I'm realized that my school marks have degraded because I spend TOO much time on non-school things. But, just to tell you know, I will STILL continue the story and I will STILL update it! ^^ Even though I am limited on my Internet time, I can still write these fan fictions in my spare time. *grins happily* Of course, when summer comes, you can expect this story to be updated a LOT more often. Anyways, hope you like this chapter! *would love you to review as well*
"HAKU!" Yu-Baaba screamed angrily, after calling his name several times in frustration.
Haku sharply gasped at Yu-Baaba's sudden outburst of rage, and cursed himself for his stupidity. He was so warped into his everlasting hatred for Raisuke that he forgot to acknowledge the whole fact that Yu-Baaba was trying to talk to him for the last minute or two. And knowing Yu-Baaba… she hated being ignored.
'Please gods… I worked hard to earn this Amulet of Life from Yu-Baaba. Please don't tell me screw up this chance to finally meet Chihiro after all of these years… Pfft. I'm overreacting! All I need to do is to make sure that I'm still respectful and presentable to Yu-Baaba… at least until I get that amulet.' Haku thought to himself, praying for a miracle to save himself from the horror that was before him.
"Umm… y-yes?" Haku replied, stuttering his words in nervousness. He was so close to getting was he rightfully deserved; he couldn't fail. He just couldn't. He spent six years working hard for this, and he wasn't going to give up those harsh years of work just because his hardheaded mind and mouth decided to blurt out some… unpleasant thoughts.
"FINALLY! Honestly, trying to anger me before getting your payment isn't a wise thing. But, just be thankful that I happen to be in a better mood than usual…"
"I'm so sorry that I didn't reply earlier… I was… um… I lost my concentration in my thoughts. It won't happen again, Yu-Baaba… I promise…" Haku apologized, bowing his head down in disappointment. Haku kept on continuing his tediously boring, apology, as Yu-Baaba interrupted him… thankfully.
"Okay, just STOP! I get your point, Haku! I don't have all day to listen to your endless apologies. Anyways, let's get this over with, before I begin to lose my mind…" Yu-Baaba quipped, as she started rummaging through her cluttered box of expensive and rare treasures.
Haku just stared at her, for what seemed like hours. Yu-Baaba had sent Haku and Raisuke to many missions over the last few weeks, and Yu-Baaba was too busy managing the bathhouse. Ever since Chihiro had served a powerful spirit in the bathhouse years ago, the bathhouse had more customers pouring in from all around the Spirit World, due to some positive exposure. As a result, Yu-Baaba never got the time to bother to ask someone to organize her box of treasures or to organize them herself. Finally, after several more minutes, she raised her head from her treasure box, holding the Amulet of Life in her hands.
It was no wonder many spirits wanted possession of this Amulet of Life. Aside from its special magic and unbelievable rarity, it was probably the most beautiful thing that Haku ever saw in his life… other than Chihiro, of course.
The Amulet of Life was mainly of a luxurious, forest-green color, with a beautiful gold chain, carved with the ancient text of powerful spells. The Amulet of Life was about the size of a regular necklace, and yet, was worth more than all of the necklaces in the world… put together. The Amulet of Life had a small pendant hanging down from it, purely made of emerald. The pendant itself was just a pure beauty, and glowed in many tints of green, emanating mighty magic of mostly healing properties. The emerald too, was stunning. The emerald itself was of a crystalline-form, and still contained all of the glowing and magic properties that magical emeralds are only supposed to have. Since magical emeralds of that sort could no longer be found in the Spirit World, or the human world; that Amulet of Life would definitely be something worth treasuring.
"Here, take it and run off to your beloved Chihiro. I've done my part of the agreement, and therefore, I don't expect to hear any more of your complaints. Do you hear me, Haku?" Yu-Baaba exclaimed, as she aimlessly threw the amulet to Haku.
"Yes, Yu-Baaba. I… before I go… I want to thank you for giving me this amulet. It's the only thing that I have left to reunite with Chihiro once again… and I've ever-grateful for it…" Haku replied, in extreme gratitude. He finally received the amulet after six years… and now, all that was needed was to use it to travel to the human world, and meet with Chihiro once again.
"Ugh… don't get all sappy, Haku. I still expect you to be fit for work again, once you return. Remember that the time you spend in the human world will have to be worked off, when you return to the Spirit World. I've granted your wish. I have no more time to spare on this issue. Now, get out of my sight!"
"Thank you, Yu-Baaba…" Haku whispered softly, as he bowed and made his way out of the room.