Hello everyone! I am updating, so hopefully you are pleased. The competition is about to break lose as the plot thickens. Enjoy!


Haku rubbed his arms and legs with aloe, pressing it into the cuts and gashes. Long red scrapes covers his body, and Haku was trying his best to keep the stinging tamed.

He recalled the long, fired whip that gnashed at Haku's body, wielded by Yubaba. He winced in pain from the hot bloody cuts it left on him.

"How dare you steal MY spells!" An enraged Yubaba screamed. Her hair was tousled from its usually neat bun. "I provide you with a place to live! I teach you useful spells, but you decide that is not enough!" Her whip slashed at Haku's bare back then fell to Yubaba's side.

"And you Romokei… don't think you're safe." She slung the whip so it cut him cleanly across the nose. "For punishment of fighting! If I see such reckless behavior from the both of you again! Only the high spirits will be able to save you!" She pushed the two grieving river spirits out of her office.

Haku burned with anger. Yubaba didn't know that it was Romokei who always provoked him. If only she could see past the innocence to the real Romokei who was as vexatious as a gnat. But now was not the time to think about Romokei and his arrogance. He needed to plan…

Haku needed to see Chihiro. His heart only beat at the prospect of seeing his beloved Chihiro again. Hopefully she thought of him as much as he has for the past 6 years. Her warmth and friendliness was what fueled him.

Tonight was the night. He was going to down to the tunnel to the Human World. Haku was going to see Chihiro again after 6 long and painful years. Only now he needed her faith in him more than ever. The only way for Haku to pass over the border to the human world was for someone to believe in him. And that was person was Chihiro….

He laid out his traveling clothes on his cot, a dark green tunic with white pants. On the ground near the door to his sleeping quarters were a pair of green leather boots. Everything was ready except for cover of night, which was idle for his plan to be initiated.

Haku sat in a chair, sunlight streaming down on his face from the open window. He closed his eyes and let the warmth from the sun slowly sway him to sleep. The disappearing act he was about to perform played in his mind.

'Down the back step, near the big tub'. Brisk footsteps walked across the hardwood flooring of the bath house toward a door. A strong hand gripped the knob and opened it silently. 'Run now!' In a lightning quick break, the person ran through the hall and down several flights of stairs. His dark green eyes looked behind him to make sure he wasn't being followed.

'That door to your left.' He pushed through the heavy oak doors and onto the sturdy bridge. He heaved a deep breath as he took in the cool night air. 'To the river!'

He began to run again and he sped past many deserted shops and restaurants. He had chosen the back path so the spirits wouldn't see him. But just as a precaution he pulled on a long brown cloak so he would be undetectable against the dark backdrop.

'Across the river!' Haku ran up to the rivers edge and looked across its shimmering surface. It reflected the city that stretched out on the horizon. But breaking the magnificent view was a large building that looked somewhat like a train station. Haku's heart began to thump at excitement of his discovery. Finally, he had made his way here. 'The entrance!'

Haku opened his eyes to find himself shivering slightly. The sun that descended from the window had evaporated and a cold nightly breeze blew into the apartment. He stared out of the window to the river below. "Chihiro….."


Chihiro pulled on a pair of Juicy Sweats and matching jacket. The night was cool and she wanted to be warm even if her friends insisted that looking fabulous was worth getting sick. As much as Chihiro loved fashion, her health was more important to her.

Juka barked and pounced on her feet, demanding a scratch behind the ear. Giggling, Chihiro scratched its fluffy golden ears and picked it up. She slid on a pair on burgundy ankle boots and walked out of her room and down to the foyer.

"My gawd Chi! Could you take any longer?" Laina exclaimed as she placed a magazine back on the rack. "But then again you are always the girl of the hour." She giggled followed by Tajai, Ami, Rashella, and Yuhi.

"Very funny," Chihiro said as she descended the staircase. Hopping the last step, she set down Juka and walked to the door. "Let's go!" She sprinted out the door to the Hummer parked on the driveway.

Nino greeted them warmly and opened the doors. The group of friends slid into the car, and their bums were toasty from the seat warmers. Chihiro and the girls sat across from Tajai and Yuhi, who reached into the refrigerator and retrieved a coke.

"So where are we going Chi?" Rashella asked, interested.

"Somewhere new." Chihiro said mysteriously. She looked down at her shoes as a sign for them to start questioning her.

"C'mon Chihiro! We don't want to be stuck at some outlet all night!"

"Trust me; this will be better than any club we've been to before." Chihiro said raising a hand for exaggeration. "The new Latama Bamba opened tonight, and look who got VIP passes." She pulled out 6 bright orange passes that clipped onto a belt loop.

"Ehmagawd Chi!" Exclaimed an ecstatic Ami. "How'd you get these?" She grabbed her pass and held it as though it were some prized token.

"Let's just say I have my ways…."


Haku stepped outside his room into the dark hall of the bathhouse's living area. The moon gleamed against the floor and left half the corridor in eerie shadow. He pulled his cloak on, though it was much to dark for anything to be sighted.

'Tonight I will see Chihiro…' Haku thought as he ran the same route he followed in his dreams. His footsteps were silent on the cobblestone path. The wind whipped up his dark hair and his loose clothing fluttered.

Haku gasped. Never before had he been so happy to see the large and powerful river that lay before him. It was the last milestone before he reached the Human World and a very memorable at that.

Turning into his dragon form he flew over the swirling mass if water and to the entrance of the Human World. Adrenaline pumping in his veins, this was where Chihiro played a role in whether she still had faith in him.

Reaching the old building he landed from his smooth flight. Haku changed into his human self again and walked calmly and emotionless into it, taking in the surroundings. Benches were set around the room while moonlight descended from stain glass window upon them. A cracked and ancient sun-dial sat in the midst of the benches, where it looked like it hadn't been touched. Though it was worn and splintered, it looked beautiful basking in the soft moonlight…

Haku turned his attention to the tunnel. This was it. He was going to find Chihiro again…

Hardly being able to breath, Haku walked carefully through the tunnel. 'Chihiro please still believe in me….' Haku thought as the light near the Human side became larger. Warmth flowed throughout his entire body. 'She does!' Haku walked out of the tunnel into the immense forest that was before him. A smile was planted on his emotionless features as he walked took in the beautiful scenery before him.

Even though it was night, Haku was able to find his way through the dark woods. Stepping onto the side walk he looked around. Cursing his luck for forgetting something very important he looked into the sky. 'Where does Chihiro live?'


Chihiro and her friends exited their vehicle and stood in front of the Latama Bamba, which was already thronged with students from Pilomau High. Walking to the door, they showed passes and entered.

"Oh my…" Laina said. This was unlike any high school club they had been to. The entire room was decorated like a tropical island. Fake palm trees were dispersed around the dance floor and a large tiki hut gazebo stood in the corner with a table under it. Students were already dancing, but on their head was a straw hat given upon entry.

"We're blocking the entrance." Tajai said as he placed a straw hat on Chihiro's head. "Let's go get a drink…." He directed the group to the bar that was at the far side of the room. (Only it didn't sell alcoholic beverages) Ordering a diet smoothie, she began to converse with her friends.

Haku needed time to think thoroughly. He had assumed that Chihiro would be living near the entrance because she and her parents had stumbled on it nearly 6 years ago. By that time they could have moved somewhere very far away.

Looking around he began to walk toward the nearest building. It was large, colorfully lighted and loud sounds were escaping from it.

Making his way to the building, large marquee lights on the front said, Latama Bamba. He walked calmly to its entrance where a line of eager teenagers waited outside. He immediately caught the eyes of a group of giggling girls.

Sighing, he walked into the club and took in its views. Never before had he seen such a crowed and noisy place before. People danced on a large flat area of the room to a noise that was more unbearable than the crying of Bou. This was no place to think, but something about it made him stay.

Chihiro sat and talked to Tajai while her friends danced. She wasn't the one to dance in front of people, unless it were her prom or something formal like that. But Tajai was insisting she danced with him.

"C'mon Chihiro, it will be fun." Tajai teased, and grabbed her hand gently, pulling her onto the dance floor. The song had turned into a slow tune.

Chihiro reluctantly agreed, ignoring the silent hoots that were coming from her friends. 'At least Ami isn't mad at me.' She thought while she danced closely with Tajai. 'He has only been a good friend of mine for a long time. Nothing intimate, I think….'

"So Chihiro how is my favorite little bumblebee?" Tajai teased once more. It was an inside joke that she put him in mind of a bumblebee.

"I still don't understand how I have any resemblance to a yellow flying bug?" Chihiro said and stepped the heel of her boot into Tajai's toe.

"Oww! Jeez Chi, I've been your friend for this long and this is how you treat me?" Tajai smiled down at her. "I need insurance or something."

"Oh you're full of it!" Chihiro giggled. "Maybe I don't think we should be friends anymore…" She added sarcastically.

Tajai placed a hand over his heart as if he were hurt. "Chihiro, that really stung…" He said. "Maybe we could be more than friends." Lowering his head he kissed Chihiro tenderly on the cheek.

Chihiro raised her hand to her face where his lips had grazed her. All this time did Tajai like her? She had never known. How could she be so oblivious of the obvious? She had thought he had crushed on one of her friends, but for it to actually be her? Her heart fluttered slightly as she looked into Tajai's dark eyes.


'This place is pointless,' concluded Haku as he drank a thing human's called pop. He sat up to leave as he saw a familiar face. 'Chihiro!'

He made his way over the dance floor to Chihiro when he stopped. Confusion arouse in him as he saw her dancing with a tall, handsome young man. She laughed and stepped on his heel. They exchanged words and the young man seemed to be enjoying himself. But what was worse was that Chihiro also seemed to be enjoying this man.

Haku's heart stopped beating for a second. His head became dizzy as he stared at this man holding his Chihiro. Then suddenly he leaned forward and kissed her. She giggled and acted as though she liked that kiss.

Haku's mind was losing control. An imaginary dagger struck him in the heart, shattering it to a million pieces. He had been replaced….6 years had been too long.


Hope you enjoyed this chapter….another dismal one. But his is the plot I thought up. I should be able to write another chapter today. Be sure and R&R!