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"To make the fountain work, you need to place your index finger on the water and say the name of whom you wish to reach." The frog gave Haku instructions on how to use the communication device. Haku was a little familiar with these types of devices. They had been invented a few years ago.

As soon as Zeniba's name was spoken, an apparition appeared over the fountain. It then took the form of Zeniba.

"Hmm? What's this?" Zeniba said, a bit confused. "Ah! Haku! You called me here?"

"Yes my mistress." Haku bowed. "I need your help."

"Well, no need to tell me. I know what troubles you and there is nothing I can do."

"But Chihiro is going to die!" Haku said. "We need to do something."

"Well…there is a way. But as I said, I cannot help you. This task is appointed to you Haku. Only you can save her now."

"Tell me what I must do."

"Destroy Yubaba. You have killed Baba already, which means that the new owner of the Golden Seal must be killed in order to regain Chihiro's life."

"How did she get the Seal? I could have sworn Chihiro had it…"

"Yes…" Zeniba started. "But Yubaba took the Seal right under your nose. Rio may be battling as we speak now. I can sense his energy as well as Yubaba's to the south of your location. It cannot be far…"

"What do I do with the Seal?" Haku asked.

"Return it to the Ruins. Although they are broken, you can still take it back to the site. All you have to do is throw it into the rubble."

"Thank you, Zeniba."

"Your welcome Haku." She smiled. "Now hurry."

In an instant, Haku left and took off in dragon form. Sensing Rio and Yubaba's energies, he knew it wouldn't be long now before he found them.

Far south from Haku, there was a castle. It was a nice mansion actually. It was large and garishly decorated. Most of the ornaments and items inside were a bit tacky though. Yubaba had a lot of money and was not the type to be humble about it. She liked showing off her jewelry, as well as spoiling herself to death.

When night had fallen upon the castle, there was total silence. Nothing stirred in her mansion. They only thing that could be heard was the sound of Yubaba's cackling, and Rio's pain.

"You know, it would have been better if you just gave up boy. There is nothing you or any of your friends could have done to defeat me, or get the Golden Seal." Said Yubaba.

"You're…wrong…" Rio struggled to let his words out but was having a hard time. He was chained to the wall and could barely move, much less fight. He had been driven to unconsciousness and returned back to his normal form. And without his staff, he could not become a Cerberus again. Yubaba had stored the staff far off from his reach in the dungeon somewhere.

"Oh? And how do you intend to stop me now?" She said, still laughing at Rio.

Rio said nothing. He just continued to stare at the floor, his bangs shadowing his eyes so you could not see them.

"That's what I thought. A dog spirit like you could never defeat me." She said confidently.

"Maybe not, but dragon could." Rio said under his breath. Yubaba raised and eyebrow and scowled at him. She then felt a presence come near the castle.

"Well, well, well. It appears your friend is here to rescue you. That dragon could not hope to defeat me though." With that, Yubaba left to face the dragon waiting at her door.

Outside, Haku was waiting patiently for the witch to appear. By now his heart was filled with mixed emotions. He was worried for his friend, he was confident in his new power, he was extremely angry at Baba, hated Yubaba, he was sad about his mother, he was terrified for Chihiro's well-being, and happy that he had found love. Of course, the main emotion being brought about was his anger and hatred. He would use them well in this battle.

Being tormented at the soul and eager to bite something, mainly Yubaba, Haku lashed his tail on the building.

"I know, I know…can't you be patient?" Said the witch. She was not alarmed by Haku's increase in power, confidence, and mental stability. She had a few tricks up her sleeve, too…

Thank you to all who reviewed my story and still continue to do so. I'm so sorry this Chapter took so long to get up but I've been really busy with school and whatnot. I also went to Europe on a school trip. I was gone for like 13 days over there…I suffered some serious jet lag but…it was worth it! Paris and London were beautiful! As well as some other places…but anyways…please read and review. I'll try to get back on track with my stories. I'm sorry this one was so short but I'll try to make the next one longer! Chao!