A/N; Thirteen reviews? Wow, guys, THANK YOOOOOOOOU. You're gonna hate me when you read this through. I needed a problem don't shoot me! And so you know, Kisa's story is VERY important to not only to her but the whole picture, okay? Okay. That will be in a few chaps in the future. ENJOY…..
Disclaimer: Don't own Myself (The song), S.A., owns the plot, Kisa, and a big smile. (lol)
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Chapter Three:
Myself
The pair stayed in each other's arms for hours it seemed, not wanting to leave them, but much to Haku's dislike, he know that Lin and Yubaba would kill him if they didn't return soon. "Come Sen, everyone is waiting. You know how Lin gets waiting." He stated, winking playfully, which earned a giggle and a nod, Haku smiled then grabbed Sen by the waist.
Sen was thankful that the young man didn't see her blush; he was looking ahead as they run, careful to not hit something. She slightly leaned into him, taking in the Spirit World; it didn't change that much, the shops seemed older but other than that, it was as beautiful as eight years ago. Sen smiled at the sight, feeling overjoyed to home, then she remembered something, she narrowed her eyes at Haku and moved out from his arms. The young man turned to her, seeing her standing with her hands on her hips and a foot tapping angrily against the old tile, and he gulped nervously. I'm in trouble…. Haku thought quite childish.
"Why in hell didn't you keep your promise? I waited very patiently, and I stayed sing…why didn't you?" Sen demanded, her voice breaking.
Haku smiled inwardly at the part she couldn't finish, and then met her eyes: "I'm sorry, my Sen. I tried many times to come get you, but when I stepped into the station, the block would not allow me to cross to the other. Technically, however, I had kept this promise. We met again." Haku said smiling.
The young woman thought about that for a minute then with a huff, she grabbed his hand again, "Fine, but we are not done here Kohaku." Sen growled slightly, graining a chuckle from her friend. Then they ran faster than before, and the bathhouse came into their views, Chihiro—Sen—giggled and ran ahead of him, spinning on the bridge. Haku grinned at the sight, walking towards the woman.
"Good to be home?" Sen stopped and nodded giddily, grinning ear to ear back.
"You have no idea. I felt so strange in the Human World, Haku, the only things that kept me sane were—"
"SEN! MY BABY!" Sen was crushed in a bearhug, Lin knew her Sen had returned.
"I'm sorry, Master Kohaku, I couldn't hold her back anymore." Kisa said, smiling at Sen. Haku chuckled softly, stepping over to the girl, patting her shoulder slightly; "Don't be, you know Lin, impatient. Now go, see if you can introduce yourself." She smiled and wheeled towards the other two women.
Haku watched with cheerful eyes as his Sen smiled, answered, and replied to the women; he was insanely happy to just see that smile, to hold her will have to wait but that smile would be enough for now. He loved that smile as much as he loved her wholly. She smiled again, his knees buckled like before, she had so much power over the dragon and the woman doesn't even notice it; her anger hit him as if a tree fell on him, her tears makes a little piece of him die inside, and finally, her happiness makes Kohaku feel alive. No other can do that, only Ogino Chihiro Sen could.
Her voice brought the young man out of his head:
"What brought you here, Kisa-chan, if you don't mind me asking."
"It's quite alright. Let's just say I'm waiting for someone, just as Master Haku was for you."
"And who are you waiting for?" Sen asked carefully, curiously cocking her head. Both other women smiled sadly, and the younger one replied with:
"That is a story after you deal with Yubaba, come to my chambers and we'll talk over dinner, Lady Sen, alright?"
"Yes, I'll bring her right after her meeting with the witch." Haku cut Sen off when another question was forming. He gently grabbed her hand and walked with her into the hot spring. Sen stared at the fading figures of the women until the lights of her home blinded her. When her sight returned, she took it in with a wide grin.
It hadn't change one bit, the combs, where the bathes were housed, were still painted with gold paint, and friendly—mostly anyways—faces buzzed into and out of them. Some would recognize her and smiled, waving excitedly, the others sadly would scowl and cover their noses. This didn't face her, Sen was used to it. She watched until Kisa entered her mind again.
"Haku, is Kisa alright?" He turned his head to see her, a sad smile placed onto his lips.
"Yes, she's just remembering a memory that hurts her. She will tell you about that soon, just focus on getting your job back, ok?"
The young woman nodded, then noticed that they were standing in front of the door leading to Yubaba. With a quick hug, Sen marched right in, the knock muttered something like 'Hphm, fine don't talk to me.' This made her giggle as she left it behind, only stopping when Yubaba's desk was in front of her. She breathed deeply and slowly bowing, peeking at the old witch through her lashes.
She didn't change much either; a little more aging had pass but her snow white hair was in that messy bun from all those years ago, she wore the same blue dress and rings, the only thing that was different was her thin lips were turned upwards into a true smile. "Raise my child, I don't want to spend this meeting with you bent over." Yubaba said in the raspy voice that eight years ago filled her with fear. She did as she was told, boldly staring into the old woman's eyes.
"May I have my job back, Mistress Yubaba?" Sen questioned, getting to the point. Earning a chuckle.
"Yes, but you must do something for me first, Sen."
"Give you my name?"
"No, I promised my son I wouldn't do that anymore after you. You must sing for me."
"Sing? Why?" The young woman asked in belief.
"Just sing. I will not harm you." The witch barked knowing otherwise.
The human nodded, thinking of a song, suddenly the song came. Sen looked around, hoping that the young dragon wouldn't hear this, and breathed a shaky breath:
Why do I love you so much?
My tears overflow this much
Back in that time, there was so much to lose that I couldn't sing anything
A place a little ways away—That was where I was.
That day, deep in your eyes, I saw the loneliness.
Are the two of us really alike?
If I'd realized it, you were always by my side…
Tears fell from her cheeks just like the first time she heard it. This reminds Sen of her relationship with Haku; the lyrics rung true, even worlds apart, the young woman couldn't let him go. She loved him too much.
Why do I love you so much?
Your voice rings inside of me so much it makes me sad.
Just what was it that supported me so much?
From afar, I realize it
Like a lost child, crying and searching
But there's no such thing as forever.
"It's alright if you don't believe in anyone." You whispered
Were the two of us really alike?
And I decided that I would protect you.
Haku watched her as she swayed to the melody inside of her with tears of his own. Does she really not understand? He hears a different tone to the song, and he does not like it. He hears her pain, the dragon had to fix this, screw being her best friend for awhile. He WANTS her to know NOW. He wiped away his tears and straightened up, bracing himself for what he was about to do.
Why do I love you so much?
Your voice rings (inside of me) so much it makes me sad.
Just what was it that supported me so much?
I realize it now, from afar.
Why do I love you so much?
It's so easy that I just can't answer.
Just as Sen finished the note and Kohaku stepped out from his hiding place, a ball of energy crashed into the human, knocking her to the floor with a thud. Green eyes widen as arms caught fast her body and holding it close to his. But her eyes stayed close and her body limp.
"Sen? Are you alright? Come on, sweetie, answer me! What did you do?" The dragon spirit spat to the smirking old hag, whose chuckling madly.
"I erased her memories of you, dragon boy."
"YOU DID WHAT!" Haku laid Sen down and faced the witch with blazing eyes, on the bridge of tears, but he held back.
"Erased her memories of you, but her feelings are still there, I could see them when she was singing."
"Why?" Haku asked in a whisper, a few tears escaped from his eyes.
"Because it'll be more fun to watch, besides you needed a problem to solve. So you have one."
"You stole my chance." He said defected, his heart breaking. The witch rolled her black eyes at the dragon's drama king act, shaking her head.
"No, I just made it hard, Kohaku, you can get her back, trust me. Just believe, ok? Now go, I have work to do." She waved him out.
The young man growled then picked up his beloved, carrying her to Kisa's room. He passed people, who knew something was wrong, rooms of spirits, they covered their noses. Until, like in a daze, he made it to the door. As soon as Lin opened the door, Haku lost it.
He crumbled to the floor, cuddling Sen close to him, never wanting to let go, crying like a child, rocking her.
"I'll make you remember, my Sen, I promise you. I love you." The young man vowed as Lin pulled them into the room, a sad expression on her face, she will do anything to help…..
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