***Update*** 3/26/13 *** I've received a few emails over the years (two of them very recently) asking me to complete this story. I realized a long time ago that, while I enjoy reading fanfiction and do well with rping with my friends, I am not the best person at writing it. I don't put the time into it that it needs. Partly because I don't have a ton of time to spare at the moment. My ability to construct a story is much better now than it was at the time I typed this and I may at some point redo it, but it would be a complete rewrite. I am a senior in college at this moment and do not have time to take on that particular endeavor, so now is not that time. Thank you very much for the feedback. :)

AN: Hey guys! It's me again...yup..just me...all by my lonesome...anyway...this isn't the first time I've wrote a Spirited Away fanfic...but it's the first time I posted one on the net...and I must say this one rather sucks compared to my others...but there's nothing I can do about that because my dad unknowingly threw them all away...ALL OF THEM...not just one but all of them...and he didn't even check to see what it was...he just threw it away...goddammit...he gets on my nerves...never mind...oh well...here's the first chapter...and probably only one if I dun get any reviews...

Disclaimer: I dun own it ...and everyone knows it...so shut up already..

Chapter 1: The beginning of a journey

A few stars dotted the pitch black sky as Chihiro sat infront of the gateway between the Spirit World and the Human World. She didn't know why he hadn't kept his promise, unless he didn't care about her anymore. She rose to her feet, shaking her head, getting rid of any wondering questions. A lone tear ran down her cheek, and then she sprinted carelessly through the forest back home.

:beep,beep,beep,beep:

Chihiro knocked the alarm clock off the table, but the beeping persisted. Cursing silently she got up and kicked the alarm clock under the bed. Grumbling about not getting enough sleep she walked over to the closet and pulled out a black mini skirt, four-inch purple heels, a white spaghetti strap shirt that said, "Beauty is only skin deep, attitude runs to the bone.", and a dark purple jacket. She ran a brush through her light brown hair and pulled it back and tied it with the purple hairbow Zeniba had given her.

Her mother's voice rang throughout the house, "Chihiro, hurry up! Alana's here!"

"Coming," Chihiro shouted, then brushed on some green eyeshadow and put on some clear lip gloss.

Grabbing her purse, she ran down the stairs to meet Alana at the door.

:five minutes later:

"Chihiro, why do you always wear your hair up in that purple hairbow?" Alana questioned, glancing away from the road just long enough to see a dazed look on Chihiro's face.

"Oh, what? Ummmm...a friend gave it to me and it makes me feel safe," Chihiro replid coming out of her daydream.

Alana shrugged, accepting the explanation, and kept driving.

:Second period:

"Chihiro, wake up. Chihiro," her teacher said shaking her.

"What?" Chihiro grumbled.

She sat up to find everyone staring at her, "Oh no."

"That's right. Why do you deep falling asleep in my class? This is the third time this week," Mrs. Lee replied.

"Oh I ummmm...lack of sleep?" Chihiro stuttered.

"Sorry Chihiro, I can't let it slide this time. Go to the office...now," Mrs. Lee stated pointing at the door.

Chihiro got up and walked to the door and turned around, "Pray for me, I think I'm in for an earful."

:The office:

"I know it's lack of sleep Chihiro, but what is causing it?" the principal asked.

"I told you it's nothing," Chihiro replied clearly annoyed.

"Well Chihiro, if it happens again I'm going to call your parents," the principal said handing her an admit slip to her fourth period class.

"Whatever," Chihiro muttered taking the pass.

:Fourth period:

Chihiro sat in class listening to the boring lecture the teacher was giving. A piece of paper landed on her desk. She carefully unfolded it, it read:

Chihiro,

I know I've already asked, but

will you go out with me? Please

give me a chance.

Love,

Seth

Chihiro scribbled down her answer and tossed it back. Seth opened it and a disappointed look appeared on his face. The letter read:

Seth,

Sorry, I told you I'm

waiting for someone.

L8er,

Chihiro

:Sixth period:

The teacher walked into the room and, as usual, said, "Cava?"

In unison the class replied, "Oui cava."

French, one of her favorite classes, didn't even keep her interest today.

:On the road, again:

The Reason, by Hoobastank, pounded out of the speakers. Alana and Chihiro were singing loudly along with it , but Chihiro's mind was elsewhere.

:Home:

"Later Alana!" Chihiro shouted as she ran up the stairs and entered the ocean blue house she had called home for the past seven years.

A faint, "Bye Chihiro," could be heard in the distance.

As she entered the house, the smell of bacon and eggs filled her nose.

"Yo mom, we havin' breakfast for supper?" Chihiro yelled.

"Yes dear," her mother's voice sounded.

:After supper, in Chihiro's bedroom:

Chihiro was now wearing a pair of loose fitting jeans, an overlarge tee that said , "Don't make me get my flying monkeys.", and a pair of tennis shoes. She slid the window open, her parents had been asleep for an hour, and climbed out into the oak tree beside it.

Once again she sat infront of the gateway contemplating the reasons Haku hadn't kept his promise.

"So Chihiro, how have you been doing?" a voice from the forest asked.

An angry look appeared on Chihiro's face, because if she wasn't hearing things, that was Ubaba's voice.

"What do you want Ubaba?" Chihiro replied.

"For you to help me. You see little wench, your precious Haku has been put under a spell and has taken over my bathhouse," Ubaba answered.

"Who put his under the spell?" Chihiro said, worry in her eyes.

"One of the girls working at the bathhouse. But I would watch out for her, because after being around Haku for the past seven years, she's developed her mind in such a way that even I can't tell what runs through it," Ubaba replied.

"Then why do you want my help?" Chihiro inquired.

"Because you're the only person to ever have an effect on Haku, and I'm sure you can do it," Ubaba responded.

"Are you sure? I mean, my parents and friends will be extremely worried," Chihiro said shakily.

"You can tell them where you are going," Ubaba suggested.

"They wouldn't believe me," Chihiro stated staring at her feet.

"Why not?" Ubaba questioned.

"Because not many people believe in spirits and such, the ones who do are considered crazy," Chihiro replied still staring at her feet.

"Oh. Why not tell them you're visiting me...and Zeniba? I could cast a spell so they would let you go," Ubaba offered.

"You'd do that?" Chihiro's eyes widened.

"I'd do anything to get my bathhouse back and if I remember correctly Haku promised you he would see you again, am I right?" Ubaba gazed down at Chihiro.

Chihiro blushed and replied, "Yes he did, but how did you find out?"

"Haku came into my office later that day demanding that he be set free and he even knew his real name...Kohaku. I wonder how he found that out?" Ubaba glared at Chihiro.

"I told him that," Chihiro mumbled.

"Really? I figured as much. The thing is though, the next day he was under the spell and after a week he'd taken over the bathhouse," Ubaba said.

"Oh...," Chihiro said.

"So you'll come?" Ubaba asked.

"Duh much...why wouldn't I?" Chihiro offhandedly said.

"Well...there's a chance the portal between our worlds would close if you go through...," Ubaba trailed off.

"I thought you said I'd be visiting! V-I-S-I-T-I-N-G! That means I can come back!" Chihiro ranted.

"I know, but I'm not really sure if it will close back up...but if it does...we can open it again...it'll just take some time...," Ubaba explained.

"I'll go...but if I can't get back...well I don't know what I'll do," Chihiro said.

"You want to see Haku and save him right?" Ubaba asked.

"Yeah," Chihiro replied.

"Then which is more important to you? Saving Haku or staying here?" Ubaba persisted.

"I don't want my family to worry...," Chihiro stared at the sky.

"I told you even if it closes up you can still get back...it'll just take time," Ubaba said.

"God! I already told you I'd go! So stop bothering me!" Chihiro exclaimed.

"I'll meet you her tomorrow at seven," Ubaba said.

"A.M. or P.M.?" Chihiro asked.

"P.M., I need time to preform the spell," Ubaba replied.

"Alright," Chihiro said turning to go home.

:Next day:

:Sixth period:

Chihiro is staring at the clock waiting for the bell to ring. She can't wait for this day to end. The bell rings and she heads for the door only to be stopped by her teacher.

"Chihiro, your mind was wondering in class today. Why were so intent on the day ending? You wouldn't stop staring at the clock," her french teacher said.

"I'm sorry, but my mind was on other things. I'm going to visit my grandma for a while...so I won't be her for some time anyways," Chihiro replied going out the door.

:In Alana's car:

"Chihiro, you were more distracted today than your usual...what's wrong?" Alana asked.

"Nothing's wrong, I'm just gonna be visiting my granny for a while," Chihiro replied dazedly.

:Chihiro's house:

Chihiro walked downstairs and towards the backdoor carrying a bag that held her treasured possessions and a few necessities.

"Where are you going?" her mother asked coming up behind her.

"To visit Granny Zeniba and Ubaba," Chihiro replied.

A dreamy look appeared on her mother's face and she said, "Have fun."

"I will...and I love you mom...bye!" Chihiro shouted as she left.

:The Gateway:

"Are you sure you want to go through with this?" Ubaba asked.

"Yes," Chihiro said as she entered the foreboding tunnel.

Unbeknownst to them, Alana silently snuck in after them.

A.N.: What cha think? Good? Bad? Or Something? Well I guess that's it for now...L8er,

K.A.F.