Shitza: Okay, no need to hide it guys, I know you all must have hated last chapter. I am evil, am I not?
It surprised me, there has only been one reviewer to figure things out. Congratulations I say, you beat me.
(Laughs) If you only knew what I had in store! I thought I gave you enough clues to figure it out, but I guess I was wrong. Anyway, to refresh your minds I start this chapter to tell you more about the phoenixes, and why I really choose to write about them into the story. I think this chapter takes the turn; I know I am hurrying things up, but I can't go on torturing you forever. (Giggles) You guys are going to love this, and get as confused as ever.
Thinking of confused. How any remembers Fawkes from Harry Potter? Think of him and you'll see what I mean.
At the bottom are some short facts I've been able to dig out. If you don't understand after this, then you will probably never do.
After all, last chapter held one huge clue about what would happen.
Can't say more or I'll spoil the whole story Enjoy!
Chapter 40 When Things are starting to get Interesting
Yubaba hummed evilly as she carried the box with steady hands. Inside lay her key to dominance and power. The spirit powers she had stolen from Chihiro were more then enough to destroy those slimy birds once and for all.
Little did she know she was being followed. Followed by someone who saw her for what she truly was, a witch, a murderer and his greatest enemy ever. Yubaba turned slowly to her office, but had barely time to open the door before she felt the other presence near.
'So, he is after me indeed. I guess it's time for a dessert.'
Smiling evilly she fingered upon the long chain of rings around her neck.
Kohaku ran through tears and grief up the stairs to what he knew would be the old Bath mistress office. He knew Yubaba loved having her offices at the top, for she always saw herself as a higher ranked creature then most spirits that lived here. It reminded him of all those years he had served her.
With his sword in both hands, magic swirling around it as his parents lost spirits could feel the same pain as him, he literally blew the two doors to the office into splinters. The wood cracked into millions of pieces leaving only the dust hanging in the air Kohaku coughed surprised at his own powers. He guessed all his grief and hate must have dug deeper into his heart.
Yubaba stood in the middle of the room, holding the black box with both hands. The witched stared at him unbelievingly. Then she laughed, laughed her head off.
"You're already too late boy! Go back to those worthless phoenixes of yours and forewarn them that their lives are ending. I am the new Lady over these lands."
Kohaku barely listened to her words. Over the time, ever since the cursed ring had contacted with his hand, he had stopped to listen. He knew that almost everything she said was lies, for the witch knew nothing of true life, true friendship or true love.
The sword in his hands pulsated with magic and ambition to get rid of this witch. Kohaku moved slowly, seeing the fear in Yubaba's face as she realised how little powers she truly had over him. Shocked the old witch summoned fireballs she desperately shot at him. But in her blindness of hate and fear she missed with several inches.
Kohaku stood calmly. He could end this now, he could finish her off with one swing. He could avenge his love and let the world continue to live. But something held him back and to his fear he noticed that the iron ring on his hand was pulsing as well, draining him from his last piece of strength.
Kohaku cursed under his breath feeling his energy leave. He could see Yubaba laugh like a maniac believing this would be the last she would see off him. As his vision blurred all he could think off was Chihiro and how they would rejoin in a world no one would be able to tear them apart.
But something felt strange. Like there was something that must have slipped his mind. Something he had missed to witness. He fell to his knees in exhaustion. His hands shook, the sword fell to the floor with a clank to awaken the dead. He shivered as the air around him became colder… then…
It all stopped. He felt warm inside again. Blinking several times he looked up to see Yubaba in outmost fear. The witch had walked backwards into the wall; eyes wide of shock and her mouth open as if she was about to scream. Luckily no words came.
Kohaku turned back, and his eyes too grew wild. Behind him stood a girl with brown hair, brown eyes. Dressed in a long dress with a painted cross at the front. She wore a necklace of black pearls and a tiara of black diamonds. On her hands lay more diamonds then he ever had seen. But the clothes changed, from the dead black into a lively colour of white. The dress switched colour to become sparkling white. The diamonds on the tiara became a silk band and the necklace disappeared to be replaced with a silver chain. The diamonds upon her fingers disappeared.
"Chi-Chihiro?" Kohaku said breathlessly.
The new reborn Chihiro smiled warmly at him. He couldn't stop watching as the girl stepped up to him, placing her hand in his. It felt so warm, and also so strong as if her body would hold some sort of legendary powers.
"No, the spell. You can't be!" Yubaba cried.
But the witch never would ever utter one more word, for as the white powers in the soul of the girl grew, so did Yubaba's die and the witch was blown up into a sparkling shower of magic.
TBC
To Reviewers:
Amin Vanima Mellonea: Wow, you really have a beautiful new name Jineji. Oh anyway, I hope I haven't stirred up too much confusion, but this was evilly enough planned through the whole fic. Yes, I knew she would have to die and be reborn, evil, am I not? Thanks for the review; I can forgive you for being angry. I hop my readers haven't left me now.
Storm-Maker: I hope this hasn't added to much confusion for you. Okay, if you go down and read the facts about Phoenixes you can figure things out. Then you will probably know what will happen now. Or perhaps not, I still have some things up my sleeve.
White dragon lady: Yes, sadly that was Chihiro's body. No, good thing is she is not dead. But more things will unfold and new things unlock so I hope you stay and read.
Gardevoir-Mages: Okay, here is the update I'll go and check out your chapter as well. Sorry for the evil last chapter. But there is more in store.
angel161991: Congratulations, you were the only one to solve the details. Now I have a question. Am I that easy to predict, for if so I better start working on that? I've noticed on earlier stories I can give out too many clues.
End Notes:
Don't go, I still have some things to put up before I am done. Firstly, if you continue after my endless babble there is an analyse on Phoenixes and some about the stories and facts around. Short facts, but it's enough to let you understand a lot of confusion. Also, thanks for all those wonderful reviews and all the endless amount of hits I've received. I can't believe there are actually people reading this. I am happy, hyper and happy. Uhm, perhaps because I've recently eaten some candy as well.
Oh well, Yubaba is or may not be dead. You'll see. But our friends here still have some problems they must solve. There are some few more chapters to come. So hope you'll have patience and wait. I'll try and update as soon as I can.
Other notes: I have a complete new story up. Trapped in Time, which is a little deeper fic about the relationship and a struggle to get back together. You'll have to read and find out.
Hasta la vista everyone, or Sayonara may perhaps be the more proper thing to say.
Shitza
Phoenixes
Many tales can be told about these mysterious and powerful creatures. They pop up in different stories and cultures. In Asia phoenixes often represents Guardians, for example from Japanese mythology where it is said that one Phoenix is the guard of the South.
Blue dragon of Wood in the East
Red Phoenix of Fire, in the South
White Tiger of Metal, in the West
Black Turtle of Water, in the North
In Asia the Queens often symbolised Phoenixes, while the kings symbolised Dragons.
Another thing to note: taken straight from Harry Potter, is that Phoenixes possess healing powers in their tears and the can carry incredible heavy loads. More facts also say they can't die, as they burn when they die and are reborn from the ashes.