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I keep getting stuck on my fics! Its sooo aggravating!

I haven't watched the movie in months, but I wanted to do this cuz nobody was updating their Spirited Away fics... well not a lot of people...

Chapter 1

Footsteps echoed in the dull, carpeted hall. A boy stomped up to the highest room in the bathhouse. His face was set in grim determination. He was going to be set free.

Knock Knock Knock "Come in." Came a soft, scratchy voice. The 12 year old walked into a dimly lit room and stood in front an old woman who was examining her riches.

"Yubaba." he stated respectfully and bowed.

"Yes Haku?" the sorceress asked looking up from her gems set in front of her.

"I have come to be set free. I feel I have served my time here." he replied stonily.

"Ah, but you cannot unless you know your name. It is in the contract. You should know that." a soft chuckle arose from the witch.

"And I do," he smirked, "my name is the Kohaku River."

She gasped. "But, but" Yubaba stuttered and cleared her throat.

An icy glare was sent to the young apprentice, "Yes, but now, if you leave, there will still be a big fine that Sen- I mean Chihiro will have to pay up. I'm sure you wouldn't want that. I was going to shrug it off and let you pay for her by continuing your job, but if you would like to be set free then I may have to bring Chihiro back..." she trailed off.

The dragon's eyes widened, "You can't do that." he exclaimed taking a step forwards.

"Can I? I believe it is possible. Now you don't want your precious Chihiro to be trapped here again, do you?"

He shook his head.

"Then you must work for five more years as Kamaji's assistant working in the boilers. The bathhouse seems to be getting popular thanks to your pitiful girlfriend. So, do we have a deal?" a sly grin appeared on the woman's face.

He glared and decided to ignore the insult directed to Chihiro, "Three years."

"Four years." she compromised.

"Okay, I agree to your terms, Yubaba." another contract appeared in front of Kohaku. He scowled and read through it and, confirming it safe, signed it."

"Here are your new clothes and a note telling Kamaji about our deal. You will start tomorrow," she barked sitting down and returning to her jewels still lying on her desk.

Haku nodded and bowed, exiting the room.

The new boiler assistant made a face, "I can't believe I just did that." he mumbled.

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Once Kohaku was out of hearing range, Yubaba let out a laugh. "The fool doesn't even know that he only needed to work for two years in order to pay off the debt."

And with that, the witch continued shuffling though her large sum of money.

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Haku walked down to his room (The movie never said if he had one...) and packed his few possessions. Since he didn't currently have a job, Kohaku decided to catch up on his much needed sleep.

Morning met a groggy preteen. Haku rubbed his eyes and looked around. Yesterday's events suddenly caught up with him. The young dragon groaned wanting nothing more then to lie back down and cover himself with the blankets.

He forced himself up and got ready for a tiring day.

After a nice breakfast, Haku trudged down to the boiler room.

"Haku!" Kamaji exclaimed as soon as he saw the sleepy boy, "What are you doing down here?"

Kohaku gave the boiler man the note from Yubaba.

"Ah, so you're working for me now? Okay, now lets get you started. Your new room is over there. Just dump your stuff in it and I'll show you what to do."

Three years and 11 months later

"Very good, Haku." Kamaji praised.

Kohaku grinned wiping sweat off his brow, "Thanks Kamaji. And I only have one more month left until I can see Chihiro again." he said wistfully.

Kamaji laughed, "Be sure to tell her I said 'Hi' okay?"

Haku smiled and finished last task for the day.

The sliding door opened and Lin appeared holding their food. Kamaji took both bowls.

"Thanks Lin!" they said in unison gulping down their dinner. Lin made a face.

"Hey Kamaji, the yesterday's bowls?" Lin asked raising an eyebrow.

The empty bowls flew through the air powered by the boiler man's stretchable arm.

Lin took them, "Hey Haku, isn't it a month until you can meet Chihiro again?"

Haku brightened, "Yea just one more month."

Lin smiled gently, "Can you tell her I said I missed her?"

"Sure." Kohaku said.

"Thanks! Oh and here's the soot ball's food. Bye guys!" Lin crawled out of the room and shut the door.

Haku finished his meal and started to feed the soot balls.

"I'll tell Chihiro you guys said 'Hi' also, okay?" he said to them. The soot balls squealed and tackled Haku.

He laughed, "Bye Kamaji, soot balls!" As he retreated to his room.

I think this is a little bit boring. And I don't even know what the plots gonna be...Review! But I may delete this...