Dragon's Love-Part two-/ Haku, and a new job /

*Recap* He has green hair that is a little up above his shoulders. When I look at him, he reminded me of a lake that Hiro and I used to swim at…I have no clue why, but he did. I turn towards him. He gasps and he started to walk towards me. Was I in trouble?

/ Your POV /

The boy walks towards me. My heart started to race…man he is cute! Then, his shock expression turns into an angry one…I am in trouble.

"What are you doing here?" he asks me quiet rudely," It's almost night, you shouldn't be here! You need to get out!" The minute he said that, the lights in the bathhouse began to turn on. Fear and confusion begins to over power me. I heed his advice and ran to find Hiro and My parents.

"Mom! Dad! Hiro!" I yell for them, hoping they will hear me. The lights around me began to turn on. I lookharder. Then, I came to the place where I last left everyone at the restaurant. I turn in, but all I saw is two pigs. I skidded in my tracks, trying to stop, and I fell on my ass in the process. I call everyone's name out, but no one responded. Suddenly, a black, slug creature began to whip the pigs. The pigs still had clothes on and it is the same as my parents wore. Tears swelled up in my eyes...no, it couldn't be. I stood up and ran out for my life, while still looking for my family. Thoughts of my parents being pigs is just an illusion, I need to find everyone soon. The same black slug creatures began filling up the town. I tried my best to avoid them, but more and more seem to be coming. Maybe, my family all are looking for me and at the car and they are worried about me. So, I ran to find the car. I ran down the steps to get to the field, but water hit me instead of land. I get out. I stare at the water and a boat came towards over here. I didn't wait for it and I ran up the stairs, but I trip on one of the steps. I fell and hit my head. Blackness covered my eyes…

I felt my eyes fluttered open. I blink a couple of times to get them adjust. I looked around to find myself in a different place. From the looks of it, I'm in someone's room. My hands grab something soft. I look over to my left and it was a blanket. Then, I tried to sit up, but I felt a force gently push me down.

"Lay down, you are not yet healed," I heard a familiar voice. I look over and it is the same boy from the bridge. He gently pushes be back down on the bed and his hands travelled up to the side of my cheek. His whole hand rests on it, and his hand is the size of the whole side of my face. I could feel a blush coming…he is really gentle and sweet. His touch gives me a comfortable feeling of safety and everything is alright. I never felt this way, maybe I'm just hoping he is real and he isn't going to kill me or eat me. His green eyes staring down in my blue eyes making my heart skip a few beats.

"You had a nasty fall back there," he said as his hand left my cheek. I could feel the cold hitting my skin, and then my eyes blink back into reality.

"Yeah, umm what happened?" I asked. I saw the boy lean over and picks up a bowl and he pulls a rag out from the bowl.

"You fell on the steps," he said as he put the rag on my forehead.

"No, I mean afterwards," I said. He looks at me, and then he stands up so his back is facing me.

"After I helped Chihiro, I had to see if you escaped in time. When I reached you, you were unconscious on the steps and some creatures were going to take you away. I saved you and brought you over to my room." My eyes widened, he knows my little sister!

"Chihiro! Is she safe! Have you seen our parents?" I asked desperately. The boy turned towards me.

"Your parents are safe and your little sister is also safe as long as she took my advice," he said.

"Thank you!" I said relieved. I tried to sit up again, but the boy pushes me down again gently.

"Where do you think you are going?" he asks me.

"I want to go get my family and get out of here," I said. The boy gives me a sadden look.

"It is impossible for you to leave right now," he said.

"What?" I yell," How is it impossible?"

"You can't leave because your parents are pigs and your little sister is in danger if she doesn't follow my advice." What advice was he talking about? I relax a little bit, knowing that I can somewhat trust a stranger…a cute one at that…to make sure my family is safe. I sigh in defeat. Then, I heard him scuffle around a small pile on the floor. I look up at the boy and he brings out something wrapped up. He grabs my hand while one of his is holding the wrapped surprise, and he puts it in my hands.

"Its food. I thought you would be hungry," He said. His hands gently lifted off of my hands, and then I look down at the wrapped surprise and open it. Its rice balls. I grab one and began to eat. The boy eats along with me too.

"So, since you are helping me…what is your name?" I ask him. He looks back at me.

"Haku," he said. I tilted my head because that sounds really familiar to me, but I couldn't figure out where I heard it from.

"My name is Teary. Others call me Tear," I said. Then, I took another bite of my food.

"I know, we met years ago," My eyes shot open…we knew each other! I don't remember him at all though and I usually don't forget easily. His name doesn't ring any bells for me… I lowered my head to try to remember him," Tear, for you to stay here alive, you need to get a job here." I heard him talk again. I look at him.

"What job? If those creatures are out to get me, then I don't think I should get a job at all," I said. He looks at me.

"If you work here, you won't get hurt or turn into a pig," he said. I gulped thinking at the thought of me being a pig...then being turned into bacon. He grabs my hand and he puts one of his hands on my forehead. His voice continued," You need to find Yubaba and she will give you a job. Take this," he hands me a vile full of red liquid," Go into the bathhouse from this gate and it will lead you to the hallway where her room is at. Make a right and head to the last door. Walk in and keep walking until you reach her room. She will always be in her room. So, if you see her, then you reached her room."

"What's this?" I ask him. He puts both of his hands on mine, making me hold on the vile.

"This is dragon's blood. Keep it on you and she will think you are a dragon spirit under a curse. If you show her this, she will turn you into an animal. So, keep this hidden in your pocket. Keep telling her you want a job and when she finally gives you one, I'll help you from there." I stare into his eyes. Half of me was thinking he is nuts, but I had to find my sister and my family. I nodded at his instructions," Don't let anyone see this vile."

"Ok," I said.

"It will be ok, I will help you when you have done your task," He said. I couldn't help to feel safe and that he knows what he is doing. He gets up and leaves. I take a deep breath and pull the blanket off of me. I stand on my feet, but I noticed I am barefoot. I look around for my shoes, but I couldn't find them. So, I just went towards the door he told me to go through. Once I step through the door, a long dark hallway is here. There are some lights, but just enough to get through the hallway. I head right and walk. After awhile, I reach a multicolored door. I open it and kept on walking. There were more and more doors as I walk. On the sides after each door was a demon trying to get me to him…now I can see why Haku wanted me to keep going. After what seemed an eternity, I open a red door and it finally led to a room. This room is very, very decorated and it's full of jewels and gold everywhere.

"Wow, am I in a bathhouse or a palace?" I said, talking to myself.

"You are going to be in the pen!" I heard an old lady yell. I jump and turn around. My face saw a lady wearing a blue dress and her blonde hair in bun. She has rings on every finger it seemed like. I noticed a huge wart on her huge head and yet she is way bigger than me all around. I think this is Yubaba. Wow…" What are you doing here, spirit?" Spirit? I thought…then I remembered Haku's vile he gave me. I gulped and took a deep breath.

"I want a job here, can I work here?" I kind of yell.

"No, I already have the apprentices I need," she said. I growled to myself. Now, I'm a little mad.

"Give me a job or I will not leave," I yelled. She gets irritated. Then, I yell again, but louder. Suddenly, a rumble came from another room. I stop and listened. Then, she flew towards me and covered my mouth and half my body with her hair…my skin crawled. Ok, I should be more worried about how she came to me so fast, but her hair is…eww.

"Ok, ok! I'll give you a job, just don't wake up the baby!" she said. I nodded…just thinking of how big she is, I don't want to know how big her baby was. Her hair lets go of me and Yubaba walks over and gives me a paper and pen. I look at it and it's a contract to work here. I look around for somewhere hard to write on and I see the fireplace. I walk to it and kneel down. Then, I signed my life away. Suddenly, the paper flew out from under my grasp and landed in Yubaba's hand.

"Teary, such a beautiful name," she put her hand on the paper and then closed her hand tightly;" You are going to be called Tea, got it?" I nodded at her. Then, I heard a voice.

"You called for me," I look over and it is Haku. I try to hide my happiness to see his face again.

"You are going to be working under Haku and when he leaves, you will take his place. Whatever he says, you do," Yubaba said. Then, she leaves into another room. I turn to Haku, but I quickly change my tone when he looks at me with a stern look.

"What is your name?" he said.

"Tea," remembering my new identity…

"Follow me and I will show you to your room," He said. He began to walk and I soon followed…well, I did ask for a new life, but I didn't think it was going to be like this…I will save everyone soon…just wait for me…

TO BE CONTINUED…

OOOOO you got a new name, a new friend, and a new job all in one night. Ha-ha, what will happen to you and what is up with Haku? Tune in next time and you will find out! ^.^