A/N: hey…remember me? Ohhh its been a while. Busy, but verrrry fun summer…

ff's not being nice about uploading...anwyays

Guess what? I have fanart! Thank you soooo much Wish wielder! Here's the URL, I don't think ff supports links… so its

http// www.deviantart. com/ view / 21488005/

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recap>>>>>

"What's wrong Rin?"

"Stupid new girl doesn't know a thing! She worse than Chihiro when she came! No offense but you were pretty pathetic." Chihiro laughed and nodded. "Idiot frogs are groveling at her, Yunas plotting to murder her. It's a disaster." she rubbed her head.

"Sit down Rin." Kamaji ushered her over to some food. "Eat." she happily obeyed.

Just then the grate crashed open and Bo fell to the floor. "Chi-chan!" he said frantically.

Chihiro looked up. "Bo! What's wrong?"

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And now for the new juicy chapter…! It not as edited/proofread as usual and I'm a little rusty, soooo….yeah. And it's a bit short too…but juicy!

A worthwhile wait

"That new lady! That new lady's a-"

There was a loud crash and the door splintered in. A disheveled figure scrambled into the room screaming hysterically.

"Stop it! Leave me alooone!"

Haku's eyes snapped open wide as he was grabbed around the waist and thrust forward like a shield. Five leering frogs stuck their heads in, saw Haku and screamed. Slowly they tried to back out of the room and run away, but were immediately frozen in place and dragged inside.

Chihiro eyed the gorgeous but beaten up woman sobbing theatrically and still clinging onto Haku and raised an eyebrow. Haku partially unfroze the frogs so that they could talk.

"What were you doing to her?" he demanded icily.

"N-nothing, Master Haku. She was loving it!" Kizuna sobbed louder.

Haku glared. "Well then she clearly changed her mind. You make me sick." he flicked his finger and two of them when flying across the room. "I'll let Yubaba deal with you. I don't think she would really want to lose five workers by the slowest torture known to spirits." The frogs whimpered as he waved his hand casually and they disappeared.

Haku stood quietly for a second and peeled the girl off him. She gave a sob and sank gracefully to the ground. "Stop it. I know you're fine."

"I know that you know I'm fine." she said looking up dry eyed and perfectly alright. "Why didn't you bust me right away?" she purred, batting her eyes.

Haku turned to Bo who was looking very confused. "Bo, is this lady a spy?"

A long moment passed and everyone waited anxiously. Bo shook his head. "No."

Rin marched up to the oversized baby and held his head directly at the smiling woman. "Are you sure?"

"Yes." He turned his big eyes to Mayu, who stared blankly back. Bo pointed his chubby finger at her. "She is."

"WHAT!" Chihiro yelled with a gasp. Then she laughed. "No Bo, there must be a mistake! When did you see Mayu up in your mommy's office?"

"A little while ago. She can disappear into thin air." he said confidently.

Mayu jumped to her feet. "No I can't! I'm human! You saw me bleeding. I can't disappear into anything. That wasn't me!"

"She's right Bo." Kamaji said gruffly. "I was with Mayu the entire time."

Bo stomped his foot making the ground shake. "It was her! It was her!" he said still pointing accusingly at Mayu. Soon he was bawling.

Kizuna felt the piecing eye of Haku on her and sighed. "Look, I'm not a spy ok? I needed Yubaba to think I was so that she would hire me." She sat down cross legged and rolled her neck. "I'm really just a free floating spirit with nowhere to be. And a big knack for overacting." Everyone was very suspicious but the story was bought for the time being. Haku's fingers glowed green for a moment as his pointed them at the girl behind his back. A faint satisfied grin touched his lips.

"And you two are humans! You've been down here all this time?" Kizuna asked.

"You can't tell anyone!" Chihiro blurted out.

"I'm sure I couldn't if I tried to. That spider spirit's mumbled at least fourteen secrecy spells by now." Kamaji chuckled.

"Chihiro and Mayu…you have such pretty names." she said casually.

"How did you know that?" Haku asked sharply.

"I have good hearing dragon." Kizuna replied calmly.

"What's your name then?"

"Kizu."

"Kizu? Just Kizu?" Chihiro asked softly.

"Yes. Kizu. Wound. Cut. Gash. I'm just one big ugly sore. See?" she rolled up her sleeves to reveal huge molten bruises.

An awkward silence settled in the room. The girl finally got up with a soft laugh. "Well it looks like I dampened your spirits so I'll be off. But I'll drop by sometimes!" She waved and flew out the splintered door.

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"Haku, can I talk to you for a sec?"

"What is it?" Haku asked a little surprised by Mayu approaching him.

"I need you to turn me into a butterfly so I can fly to Zeniba's."

Haku raised an eyebrow. "I can call her for you. She'll be here in a second…"

"No! I mean…I need to be alone with her. Please?"

Haku sighed and ushered her out the door into the cool twilight and pointed. The butterfly set off right away.

Chihiro watched the two disappear together outside and remained stonily silent.

"Hey! Snap out of it missy." Rin smacked her on the head.

"Ow! Rin!" Chihiro rubbed her head scowling ferociously.

Rin cackled. "Oh good angry is far better than broody." Chihiro gave a half hearted glare and pouted. "Oh honey, trust me. That dragon's only got eyes for you."

Chihiro stared at the grinning woman and had to smile. She threw her arms around her. "You're the best Rin!" Rin groaned under the incredible hug-strength of the girl.

"Don't kill her! She's a good worker." Haku said stepping back into the room. Chihiro let go and blushed. Haku swallowed a laugh.

"Where did Mayu go?" Chihiro asked to recover from her embarrassment.

."Flying to Zeniba's."

Chihiro giggled. "The letter!"

Rin smirked "Ohhhh!"

Haku stretched, arms over head. The bottom of his tunic lifted a tiny bit, revealing a section of toned abs. "I'm gonna go for a fly. I need some good exercise." he said, then turned to Chihiro. "Wanna come?"

Chihiro tried to not give into hypnotizing twinkling green eyes. "No!" she said, remembering the last roller coaster ride.

Haku laughed. "No loops or flips this time. Promise!"

Rin rolled her eyes "Oh just go already! You're dying to!" Chihiro pouted.

"I do have human food….what was it called? Oh right chocolate. Yeah, I have a whole big box full of rich, creamy…."

"Come on, change forms already!" Chihiro said grinning. Haku laughed and obeyed. They took off.

True to his word except for one devious drop, sharp climb and a loop, Haku kept a fairly less extravagant flight and landed gracefully on the bamboo platform. Steaming coffee and a big box of chocolates awaited on a small table in front of the couch. Chihiro squealed and ran over, attacking one rich creamy square at once.

"You do know giving me this much caffeine and sugar will backfire on you." she said between bites.

"Well then," he slipped an arm over her shoulders and snuggled her into the crook of his neck. Chihiro protested weakly, but contentedly kept drinking and indulging in the food. Soon she couldn't eat anymore and they sat there in total peace, looking outside through the open screen doors to the crystal stars.

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"Mayu dear! You came all the way by yourself?"

A slightly panting Mayu nodded. Zeniba drew up a chair but she shook her head and looked determinedly at the witch.

"Zeniba, I want to try to reach Sei again."

Zeniba grinned. "Ohhh how I love young love. But have a cup of tea to clear your head first dear." she nodded and chugged a cup down, burning her tongue.

"Must have been a good letter! Come now, tell the poor nosy old witch!"

Mayu laughed then pouted. "He saw me as a butterfly! He was around, but he didn't come when I called last time."

Zeniba smiled. "I think he may be a bit shy darling. Lets give it a shot. Close your eyes. And call."

Mayu took a deep breath. Sei! Sei…I know you're around! Let me see, you, I miss you…Sei…

Come outside.

Mayu blinked and opened her eyes. "What?"

Zeniba looked at her. "Did you get him darling?"

"Did you say something? Just now?"

"No, darling. What did the voice say?"

"Come outside…" She jumped to her feet and flew out the door which gave an deafening slam.

Zeniba sighed. "No face…"

"Uh?"

"How come I don't get to see any of the good stuff?"

Mayu flew out into the sleepy night air and winced at the slamming door. She ran through the archway with the squeaking lantern and the woven fence.

"Where outside? Be more specific damn it!" she yelled into the wind.

She heard a airy laugh to her left. Gasping, she followed the sound as best she could. It took her to a quiet clearing only a little into the woods. Mist rolled in quietly around her, and she squinted into the foliage. Suddenly a familiar voice caught her off guard.

"I didn't think it was possible."

Mayu jumped and whirled around. The voice seemed to be coming from every direction, swirling with the breeze "Where are you?"

"Here." This time it came from behind and she saw a blur of a figure. But she looked and there was nothing there.

"Here!" this time from above. She squinted at the sky.

"Here."

She stared in front of her, and he was there. Simply there. Amber eyes glowing in the moonlight. Suddenly it was too much and something broke inside her. Anger filled her eyes and her hand was up in a flash.

"You left me!" She swung with all her might. Sei ducked quickly, and dodged her flailing arms. Calmly he caught both her wrists and pulled her to him. Mayu collapsed into warm chest. Her eyes went wide as strong arms held her tight.

"That no way to greet me, is it?" She heard it as a rumble in his chest. He pulled away a bit so he could look at her face. "I was just about to say, how I didn't think it was possible for you to look any more pretty than I remembered. But you do."

Mayu looked into his amber eyes and felt a frightening sense of safety. She blinked and tried to look away. Sei smiled at her nervousness, and saw her blush a bit through the darkness. "Sorry about the hitting." she mumbled.

"Ohh you owe me big time for that!" he said chuckling.

Mayu smiled, the shock starting to melt away. "Whatever." she fidgeted a bit, more aware of his arms which were still around her.

"Mayu." she looked up. "I didn't leave you. I heard you calling, but you were in company."

"Why should that matter? Zeniba is a good witch."

Sei felt his stomach knot. "I know. But your friends are not mine right now."

Mayu looked at him questioningly but he ignored it. "Listen." he smiled and touched her face which turned slightly rosy. "I didn't leave you. I won't ever leave you. This, connects me to you. " he raised her wrist and the bracelet became visible.

"If you're ever in trouble, call and I'll come. I promise."

Mayu looked away. "Don't make promises you can't keep."

"I don't." he said firmly. "And I promise." She looked at him coolly, drawing away.

"I better get back to Zeniba. She'll be worried. Goodbye." She turned around and started on the way back, biting her lip, her hands in tight fists.

Sei felt like his heart was wrenched from his chest and shoved down his stomach. After a brief moment of just watching her walk away, he snapped out of his shock and grabbed her, turned her around.

There were tears on her face which gave off a golden glow even in the night. "Stop it! Don't make it harder than it is." she said, trying to push away.

"But you owe me something! After all this time…" he said, trying to keep the hurt from his voice. She heard it anyways and looked up. The pain in his eyes tore her heart.

"You're right. I owe you this." Mayu grabbed him around the neck and kissed him tenderly on the lips.

Sei blinked and his brain scrambled to try to register with what was going on. All he could feel was the incredible sweet softness of her lips. Mayu pulled back to look at his shocked face. She was just in time to see an angelic smile light it.

"Don't say goodbye." he said still beaming. "Till later."

Mayu smiled. "Till later." she skipped down the path without a glance back.

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A/N: ohh yeah short I know. But I hope you enjoyed! Sorry for any grammar/ sp/other. Errors, but I wanted to get this out.