The Lost Princess

by Cecile Li

Chihiro's back and this time she's caught up in a wondrous world of the dragons. It's perfect until she meets the ultimate betrayal. She goes back to her home, and gets trapped in a web of deceit of Shadow Demons, twofaced liars, and resurrection. CH

6. Chapter 6

.: .The Lost Princess.: .

CHAPTER SIX--'TIME TO GO HOME'

By: Cecile Li

Recap.: .

A silver tear ran down her cheek, dropping on the flame, dousing it. Full out crying now, she threw the candle at the wall, and ran, sobbing to her bed.

"Haku…" She whispered wretchedly, "Why did you desert me again?"

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Feeling confident enough that she wouldn't cry, Chihiro entered the kitchen silently. A cheerful scenario welcomed her. Zeniba stood by the stove, making some mouth-watering food while Sora stood by Haku with a pleasant look on her face. Haku turned then, giving Chihiro a dazzling, loving smile. Chihiro fixed a blank emotionless stare on her face.

"Chihiro! You're finally up. Want some breakfast?" Zeniba called out with a cheery smile, completely oblivious to what Chihiro was thinking about then.

"Well," Chihiro spoke, checking her nails with the air of a prima donna, "I won't delay your little," Glaring at Haku and Sora at the corner of her eye, she continued, "Lovey-dovey breakfast." She saw Haku begin to interrupt, so she unrelentingly began again. "I'm going home where someone actually cares about me." With that, she turned around and left the room, leaving a shocked Haku and a dazed Sora.

The tears that fought to rise from her eyes during her speech now flowed freely, sliding down her face insistently. As she wordlessly strode into her room and began taking her few belongings, she felt like a totally different person, a jealous girl who tried to control people, someone completely not like her.

Suddenly, a horrible thought entered her mind. How was she going to go home? Kamanji had told her there was no return train to the bathhouse. Chihiro sighed angrily. Was the whole world against her?

A sudden soft knock on her door startled her. "Who is it?" Chihiro called out coldly, remembering her anger.

"It's me." Zeniba replied, her lilting voice sad. "Can I come in?"

Chihiro inhaled sharply. "No." Stay calm and cool, Chihiro, she ordered herself.

"Chihiro," Zeniba pleaded, "Please don't leave. Why are you leaving?"

Chihiro steeled herself against the wall. Couldn't they see? She couldn't stay here where Haku and Sora would exchange little love secrets behind her back. "I want to go home."

"But Chihiro, you were so excited yesterday! You wanted to help Sora find the Princess Kanna." Zeniba argued anxiously.

"That was yesterday." Chihiro asserted unfeelingly. Finally, she sighed again, this time remorseful. "I can't stay here. Let me go home. Please."

Zeniba sniffled behind the door. "Is it Ha-…no it can't be. Why, Chihiro? Why?"

You don't know how right you are, Chihiro thought furiously, you don't know at all. "Just because."

Zeniba wiped an eye, completely unseen by Chihiro. "Is there anything I can do?"

Chihiro pushed herself off the wall impatiently. "Nothing. Noth-" She blinked. "Actually, I wanted to go back to the bathhouse. Can you transport me there?"

Zeniba nodded. "Yes. But Chihiro…can I see you before you leave?"

Chihiro glared at the door, feeling almost as angry as before. "No! I mean no. Can you just cast the transporting spell on an object and give it to me?"

Zeniba nodded again, her face distressingly sad. "What object do you want me to cast it on?" Chihiro opened the door a tiny crack and thrust out a thin charm bracelet. It lit up for a second before darkening. "It will activate in a minute. Be safe, Chihiro. Be safe." With that, Zeniba left as silently as she came.

Chihiro moved her hand back inside her room, examining her bracelet closing before dropping it on the small table as if it was burning. Then she returned to packing.

Chihiro packed all her possessions in a woven bag. She tied the knot slowly, wondering if she forgot anything. Oh, right, She thought, walking toward her closet, the kimono.

Chihiro flung the pretty indigo kimono Zeniba had given her onto the bed. As she sat down beside the kimono, she felt the soft cloth, containing secrets she did not know. Zeniba had said mysteriously that it had a spell on it so the wearer would always be protected.

When Chihiro saw the kimono, she felt her anger at Zeniba melt away. It wasn't her fault Haku had deserted her for a sky dragon. I'll put it on, she thought again, feeling a little guilty, slipping out of her rumpled kimono, Just for Zeniba's sake.

Then she grabbed her silver bracelet, instantly transported to another domain.

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Author Note: How was it? Definitely weird, huh?

Kaoru Gal, Yana5, YueMichiruNaragisawaMiko,Mon-princess, YatReUa, Sarah, fanficmaniac , Alexa, Safire Ranmako, Bridget, bookworym, moezy-chan, melon3, thanks to all of you guys and all of your honest opinions! I appreciate all of them.

Alexa- *sigh* I know, my chapters are soooo short, but I can't help it….T_T this story is so hard for me to write because 1) I started this last year and 2) I haven't got any good ideas…but I understand your comments…thanks again. I'm just going to update short chapters more regularly like maybe 3 times in 2 months.

Yana5- I can't give away all my secrets! Nevertheless, keep reading, you'll find out in the end! ^_^

YatReUa- Thank you! I'm flattered that you think so.

I hope I didn't miss anyone! If I did, just remind me.

3,

Cecile