Ahh...Someone noticed. Only one person! I wasn't gonna update until someone noticed. That fight was a little too easy. As you should have noticed..Haku clearly stated that Kato was powerful and maybe his powers surpassed his own...it would take a little more than a ball of light to kill off the main villian! Oh yeah..and Chihiro and Haku will be getting a little close in this chapter. Not enough for a lemon though because I would have to move the rating up..and that would disturb me a little. This is for my fangirls!

Chihiro felt her insides smile. She'd felt that he loved her but him voicing his feelings overwhelmed him. Happiness consumed her but she couldn't put aside the feeling of worry that seemed to seep within her. Is this truly the end? Was it truly that simple to defeat Kato. She replayed the events in her mind. That aura that surrounded Kato was so powerful. It was nearly as powerful as Haku's. Haku couldn't have been defeated that easily, so how was Kato. I wonder if Haku noticed.

"Haku."

"Yes, Chihiro?"

"There are a few questions that I need to ask you."

Haku sighed softly. "It's about Kato and I, isn't it?" Chihiro nodded.

"How exactly are you two brothers?"

"Well as you know I embody the spirit of the water dragon. And he embodies the spirit of the fire dragon. So we're not brother in a biological sense."

"I understand. So there are only two of you?"

"No, actually there are a few more. Your step-father was the spirit of Earth, Himroku."

Chihiro closed her eyes and sighed. "I knew something didn't feel quite right with him. What are the others?"

"And I believe the spirit of wind. I'm sure there are more but I've never heard word of those."

"And what is the wind spirit's name?"

"I don't know really. Either it's deceased or it hasn't realized it's powers. It took me a long time to realize mine."

"Oh. And Haku, about Kato. It can't really be over, can it?"

"No," Haku replied flatly. "I hoped that you hadn't noticed. My intentions weren't to deceive you but I wanted you to be happy," Haku said pulling Chihiro into the embrace tightly. "It will take a lot more to defeat him then that. Our problems with Yubaba are over, she is no more. She was the one who perished in that fight. Kato sacrificed her to save himself."

"I figured as much. So that means that he will come back for us then?"

"Most likely. And as much as I hate to face it he may just come after you, or your mother to get back at me. But I won't allow you to get hurt." Chihiro nodded and buried her face into his chest. "I may have to leave you again, Chihiro."

"No. You can't leave."

"I will not put you and your mother in danger."

Chihiro pulled away from him and looked into his eyes. "I lost you once and I will not lose you again, Haku. No matter what I want to be by your side. I want to be with you." Haku smiled and pulled Chihiro near him again, wrapping his arms around her lovingly.

"Yes, Chihiro. I will not leave you." Although Haku promised that he would not leave Chihiro's side he was still battling himself within. He could not put her in danger, but at the same time he could not leave her alone in case Kato had something up his sleeve. But what about her mother? She would probably go insane if she was exposed to something like that. Haku closed his eyes willing himself to fall asleep.

Himroku is dead and now only I remain. I could easily have the world at my feet but I need someone at my side.

Kato got on his knees and looked at the statue of the wind spirit.

"Wind spirit, hear me. I ask that you come to this world and free it of its enemies. I ask that you destroy Haku, spirit of water. He wishes to destroy us all and has already slain our brother, Himroku." Kato began to chant loudly as the statue of the wind spirit began to shine with a brilliant light. Kato began to chant louder, and the light grew brighter. The light grew as bright as it could before the statue crumbled. The light dispersed, flying off in all directions. Kato smirked and climbed to his feet. He turned to look at the crumbled statue and began to walk off. Everything was falling into place.

Haku sighed as the warm water ran over his body loosening all of his tense muscles. He leaned his head back into the water running his hands through his hair to free it of the shampoo. Haku sighed and turned off the water, wrapping a towel around his body. His long hair dripped as he walked back to his room.

Chihiro sat silently...Something about what Haku said unnerved her a little. She had to know more about the spirits. She sprung from her bed and hurriedly started towards Haku's room. Not paying much attention to where she was going she ran right into him, and fell on her butt. Chihiro raised her head and look into Haku's eyes. Those vibrant green eyes...those eyes that she'd learned to love to peer into. She backed away from him containing the gasp that threatened to spill from her mouth. Haku was looking down at her, his long black hair dripping wet. A few strings hung damply on his chest, causing water to run down his finely toned body and soak into the towel around his waist. Haku had truly changed over the five years. He was not that young boy anymore. He was truly a man.

"Are you okay?" Haku said reaching his hand out to help her up. Chihiro took his hand and climbed to her feet.

"Y-yes, I'm fine." Chihiro blushed and turned away. "Umm...I was going to ask you something but I'll wait until your dressed."

"That's fine." Haku said entering his room. He closed the door behind him softly.

Oh my goodness..What was that? I can't believe I just stared at him like that. I wonder what he's thinking. Chihiro giggled. I'm sure he's not thinking what I am.

I'm terrible! But it was coming sooner or later. So, did you like? Don't count me out yet. I hope you guys didn't think I was just going to let it end there, did you! I actually didn't think anyone would notice. I was going to update eventually though, I promise!