Shitza: I am really sorry for this lack of updating, but right in the beginning of this story I received a writer's block, which put a stop for a long time. Yet, I'm back up running again and I'll try not to bump into those blocks again.

Shitza

Chapter 15 A Phoenix of Power

Chihiro woke up, around midday. She looked around and discovered to her fear, she was right in the middle of nowhere. She couldn't see the others, all she saw was the trees and the mist that lay over her.

Slowly she fainted, she never noticed the shadow, which appeared right beside her.

Kohaku was so worried. Only some minutes ago they had all noticed that his beloved Chihiro had vanished. They didn't know how she had vanished, but now she was gone, they most concerned... Where was she?

They all stood assembled in a glade, discussing what to do next. Kohaku, Lin and Deko all said they should go back. Xing on the other hand told them they should wait until it would get light again, because the sun was setting down. In the end, even if it had begun with a three against one, they agreed on Xing's suggestion. Kohaku still had that magic connection, so he knew if she was in danger or not. She could feel her confusion and her trembling. Tears trickled down his face as he tried to go to sleep. He tried, but he knew she was out there, all alone. Lost, without knowing where to go.

The sky rumbled from above, they were all sleeping under a thick oak. Somewhere, not to far from them, young Chihiro slept, cuddled up in a small deserted fox earth. She was freezing. He would have given his soul to be there and calm her.

The rain came, reflecting their sorrow for being lost. Kohaku sat up, he longed for the daylight to come. The other's slept silently. A small bird, singing high up by the branches helped him to get some sleep.

High up above, a foggy shaped bird flew round his territory. He knew what was going on down there. He also new something wasn't right at the height he flew in. carefully he landed in the nearest tree, just as an arrow shot from nowhere.

'So they are trying to catch us. Well, they will have more to do than that to catch me.'

On his command lightning stroke everywhere, and then... silence. Not a sound could be heard.

He knew he was a show off, but couldn't help it. As lightning was a show, so was he. He may be powerful, but power for him wasn't all. He more would like to learn about those legendary spirits who were said on trying to find him, his brothers and sisters.

The morning grew faintly by the horizon. First it was a small line of light, and then the sun rose like a brilliant golden globe.

The travellers woke up as the sun rose and decided to leave at once. Haku prayed to all higher powers than him that Chihiro would be okay, and that they would find her. He didn't know how he would manage to survive without her.

They departed and went back to the way from where they thought they came. Yet there was one problem. It all looked the same. As the day slowly went by, Xing put a stop on the search by saying...

"She's either dead or gone forever. We can't continue, we have to find those phoenixes."

The others couldn't believe his decision. Deko waved frantically with his arms. Lin was yelling, protesting. Haku remained quiet.

"I've made my choice, Lin," he told her, taking her trembling, crying body to him.

Deko looked down to the ground. Huge tears dropped to the earth.

"Haku what do you say, it's your life after all." Lin said.

Haku looked at her, his expression told them nothing.

"We will continue. We will continue looking for her. Because if she disappears there is no knowing of how soon my life would diminish. I would be nothing without her, nothing. I love her so deeply my heart would probably stop beating if she died. I know she's human, I know she has an end of her life, so when that day comes, I will follow her. Because as we are connected, mentally, I know she's out there, afraid and alone. I should be with her.

Xing looked stunned.

"But what about your freedom?" he asked stupidly.

"I would rather die with her by my side then die knowing how she died as I betrayed her."

Lin cried openly, which she often didn't. But when she felt all those tears trickle down her face she couldn't help it. Deko placed a calming hand around her shoulders.

"Okay, we'll go looking for her. But it's my belief she's already dead." Xing said leading his Dinkes to a small pool where they would rest.

'Don't worry my dear Chihiro, we will find you.' Haku thought before helping the others to awaken the obstinate fire.

Chihiro sat under a tree. She was cold, she had no fire. Nothing to warm herself with at all. Her clothes were laced and cut by various thorns and branches. She had spent most of the day looking for something to eat and searching for the others. But the forest was so huge, she didn't know where she could be.

Crying once again she fell asleep. She dreamed of flying that night, flying, being carried away. She was pretty sure she was dead when she finally woke up...

Out from the sky, a huge bird took something from the ground. It looked like a young woman. A young woman by the name of Chihiro...

TBC

To reviewers: Thanks for all of those wonderful reviews, I was so disturbed when my writer's block entered my brain, because I love hearing so many enjoy.

Winter –iel –o burzum: I go to school in the beautiful small city of Gothenburg, Sweden. Yet I don't have any days of yet for a while. Hope you liked this chapter, sorry for the long time before my update.

Velf: Merci, merci mom amie. Tu parle francais aussi? (giggles) Sorry for that, couldn't resist replying in French. Anyway, won't say what will happen with Deko, that's part of la Fini. Thanks for reviewing, keep it up with your story, I'll keep it up with this.

Micrll: I am really really sorry for this long time on updating. Thanks so much for the review, I'm so happy people are so positive. Glad you liked both the Xing/Lin and Haku/Chihiro pairings. Also, I can let this slip. Deko won't be alone through the whole story, won't tell you more.

Sakura-Hiwatari: Sorry for the long time since. Thanks for reviewing, hope you liked this.

Ryuka-chan: That day will come, I can ensure you. And French went fine, yet my teacher really loves giving us heaps of homework.

reilefox: Thanks for reviewing, here's finally the update.

chocheryl: Thanks, have patience till next time. I'll try not to drag with next update next time.

End Notes:

Shitza: Thank you (hugs all her readers) I can't believe I had seven reviews for this. See you, next time.

Shitza