Chapter Seven Fixing Problems
"I don't know what that was?" cried Haku.
"Wa…Was it you?" asked Chihiro.
"Yeah, it was when Yubabba had most of her control over me. When I was younger, I was weaker and had less control over my powers as a spirit then; as I grew older Yubabba had still some control over me, not as much as she did when I started being her apprentice. After I got out of Yubabba's loop hole I finally understood everything and each bit of advice my sister told me. I saw all of this by going and looking at my past, using a spell that Kamajii taught me," said Haku strongly.
"I get it now, but the new problem is that you're sister got stuck into this whole thing and we have to get her out before Yubabba will…ughhh…kill her! Like when she almost killed you!" said Chihiro giving off an almost stutter. "When she told you to go after Zeniba's golden seal---."
"Yeah, I remember that," said Haku smiling. "But, how? How are we going to save Kagome?"
"I don't know?" said Chihiro. "Well, I saved you because I remembered you're name was 'Kohaku' but, Kagome is under "deeper magic" from Yubabba and probably has less control than what you had."
"Right, but if we learn more about Kagome, maybe we can somehow befriend----. Wait! You can befriend her! She all ready hates me because she slightly remembers who I am. If you get another job at the bath house and become her friend she'll trust in you and tell you all sorts of things we need to figure out how to undo what was done!" Haku said coming up with his plan.
"Sounds perfect!" exclaimed Chihiro smiling. "What will you do?"
"Oh, I know one thing that I can do," said Haku a mischief smile appearing on his face. "We'll talk later; first let's get you to the bath house!" Haku and Chihiro flew off. Chihiro went on Haku's back as he reached his icy blue dragon form and took Chihiro to the front of Kamajii's boiler room.
"Here, talk to Kamajii again and I'm sure he'll find some way to get you a job. When the moon stays right above the under water train station meet me on the balcony and we'll talk, okay?" said Haku. "The one where you will stay in."
"Okay," responded Chihiro. "See you tonight." Chihiro smiled and Haku turned into his spirit form and kissed Chihiro's lips sweetly. Chihiro kissed him back and slipped into the boiler room, she looked out the doors window and watched Haku fly off. I wonder what he's going to do, thought Chihiro as she walked into where Kamajii was staying.
"Hi Chihiro!" greeted Lin. Chihiro looked up and met her gaze with Lin.
"Lin!" said Chihiro she ran over and hugged her friend.
"You're back so soon!" Lin said smiling.
"Yeah, well Haku and I need to do some things and I need to get another job, is that alright Kamajii?" asked Chihiro.
"Another job?" asked Lin.
"Yeah, it's probably going to be temporary, though," said Chihiro. "Can I Kamajii?"
"Okay, I suppose so. Yubabba just came back today, hopefully she made good business and will be keen on you," Kamajii replied looking up from his work.
"Thank you!" said Chihiro she and Lin left the boiler room and Chihiro went into the elevator.
"You remember which floor, right?" asked Lin.
"Yes, of course," said Chihiro almost getting in the elevator until Lin said, "Chihiro, if Yubabba doesn't give you another job you can find another way to become San's friend."
"How did you know that I needed to become San's friend?" asked Chihiro.
"I sort of talked to Haku because he stopped in for a second, didn't mean to scare you," said Lin.
"How else will I become her friend?" asked Chihiro.
"Well you guys can become friends "outside" of the bath house," suggested Lin.
"That sounds like a good back up plan, I hope to see you soon Lin, bye," waved Chihiro.
"Okay, see you," said Lin leaving to go back to her work. Chihiro popped into the elevator and went up to Yubabba's floor. Chihiro knocked on the door and heard Yubabba's cracking voice, "Come in."
"Okay," said Chihiro quite scared like she was the first time.
"Chihiro! Why have you come back?" asked Yubabba getting angry.
"I…I'd like another job!" Chihiro muttered.
"Another job, eh?" asked Yubabba her eyes glaring at Chihiro, her glare even and alert.
"Yes ma'am," said Chihiro.
"Why is that?" asked Yubabba her fingers slowly wrapping around the gold that she probably got from the spirits who finally paid her.
"Ughhh…I'm looking for work!" said Chihiro and then she took a gulp.
"That isn't the REAL reason, is it?" asked Yubabba summoning Chihiro closer to her desk.
"NO! Yes it is, ma'am," said Chihiro not losing faith.
"Ah, really? Wouldn't want you lying to me, now would I?" asked Yubabba.
"No," said Chihiro blandly.
"Have you met my new apprentice?" asked Yubabba. Suddenly the girl appeared it was San.
"Hello," said San putting her hand up and she seemed less mad and emotionless.
"No, I haven't met her before," stated Chihiro.
"Okay, San have you met this girl before?" asked Yubabba looking at the San wide eyed.
"No, I haven't," San said in monotone. She seemed to be acting like a robot to Chihiro. What's wrong with her? Asked Chihiro mentally.
"Okay then, Chihiro you want a job, right?" asked Yubabba tapping her index finger on her desk.
"Yes, I would like another job," said Chihiro.
"Fine, you can be," said Yubabba. "San's assistant."
"Perfect," muttered Chihiro in a whisper.