Chihiro could hear her parents calling her, and she knew she had to go to them. After all, she had worked so hard to return them to their human state. Even more important, Haku had instructed her not to look back. Not knowing what would happen should she do so, Chihiro had a morbid curiosity of what would happen should she disobey. She felt her head turn slowly towards the spirit world.

A moment of hesitation caused her to stop. What if something bad should happen? Then again, what if something good should happen? Time seemed to stop all together as Chihiro continued to debate whether to look back or not.


As Haku made his way down from Yubaba's office, her screeching could be heard throughout the bathhouse. As he exited, whispers followed him. The famous Haku, Yubaba's faithful henchman, had actually quit. Even Rin was sad to see him go.

"I'll miss you, ya' hairball," She staited, smiling sadly. "It'll be quieter without you around." Haku smirked, and did something very unexpected; he pulled Rin into a tight embrace.

"Thank you, Rin," Haku murmured. Letting her go, he noted the surprised look on Rin's face. "For taking such good care of Chihiro for me. I've got figure out a way to enter her world once more.."

The entire bathhouse watched as Haku turned towards the front door and slide it open. A collective gasp filled the room at what they saw.

"I'm sorry Haku," Chihiro whispered, fidgting with the him of her white and green shirt. "I looked back..."

For a few moments, there was complete silence. Haku looked very sternly at the nervous Chihiro. Then, smiling, he took her hand.

"Welcome back, Chihiro," Haku whispered.