It's been a while…I reread the comments I've gotten and I felt so guilty for not updating…I'm so sorry!!! I'm going to try harder this time but I got to warn you that I'm a little rusty. Please R&R. Your feedback is very much appreciated.

Disclaimer: I do not own Spirited Away in any way shape or form…except on VHS ;)

"A child…" Zeniba wondered. "That is very odd…you don't suppose you could describe the child to me could you?"

"Well…she had a cloak that covered everything except her wide mouth…wide, mischievous mouth…and the bottom of her cloak was torn…but it was too dark to see her legs or feet. And her skin was very pale. Very little of her hair was exposed but from what I could tell she had white hair." Haku said.

"Well that doesn't get me very far." Zeniba frowned. "Did she have something in her hand?"

"No…but I think she's been trying to take the necklace I gave to Chihiro. I just don't know what to do. There are members of the council watching the gate and I can't get past them…"

"Now, now, Haku. There is no need to be moping around." Zeniba sighed. "Tell Orrick the situation. I am sure he will let you into the human world."

"But that will only upset the balance…he says so every time we meet and someone suggests going into the human world." Haku sighed and dropped his head on the Zeniba's table. "How can I convince him?"

"Did you tell him about the necklace?" Zeniba raised an eyebrow.

"No, that is totally irrelevant to the situation." Haku moaned.

"You couldn't be farther from the truth," Zeniba said, "If you ask me, that necklace is the whole reason the worlds are in frenzy!"

"How can that be true?" Haku plopped his head up in interest and wondered. "Please explain."

"Well," Zeniba started, "Your mother's necklace is a precious and powerful relic. Correct?"

"I guess so."

"When Chihiro took that necklace across worlds, something must have happened to the portal—and the balance of the worlds."

Haku looked at Zeniba for a moment and then got up. In bewilderment, he faced the wall, both hands pressing at his head.

"Zeniba…if what you are saying is true…than everything is my fault isn't it?"

"I guess so." Zeniba smiled at him.

"Oh Chihiro!" Kira shouted, tying to contain herself. Chihiro walked across the lunch room to the usual table and sat with the usual crowd: Kira, Gus, Mila, and Jun.

"I have a surprise for you!" Kira's eyes seemed to grow wide with excitement. "I got you a date for the dance!" Gus sulked and wondered if there was any hope for him to find a date. Mila and Jun propped their heads up, wondering what was going on.

"Kira, I really appreciate what you are trying to do but I can't go." Chihiro confessed.

"Yes you can! And I won't take no for an answer!"

"But," Chihiro started, "I really don't…"

"Nonsense! Don't give me anymore lip about it ok?" Chihiro hopelessly accepted. There was no point in arguing.

"Jun and I are going together." Mila said, her stylish spectacles glimmering and black hair in cute pigtails

"Yeah, I figured it would be less awkward going with a friend. So who is Chihiro going with?" Jun asked, his big green eyes cheerfully and curiously watching.

"He's going with that guy over there." Gus said as he pointed across the room. Everyone turned their heads and saw a gorgeous, tall, handsome man. His blonde hair and blue eyes shimmered across the room.

"Wow, you got her a date with that hottie?" Mila sighed.

"Not him! It's the one with dark hair behind him!" Kira said as she pointed to a less attractive and scarier looking guy.

"Jim? You got her a date with Jim?" Jun and Mila said in unison.

A buzz cut and large build, Jimmy was one of the tough and somewhat popular guys in school. He was also a little intimidating.

"Um…Kira…I don't think he is the type that even goes to dances." Chihiro tried to come up with an excuse.

"Chihiro, you don't have to worry. I talked to him myself. He's actually not that bad once you get to know him."

"*Cough*...liar….*cough**cough*" Gus coughed.

"Shut it!" Kira yelled as she hit him in the back of the neck.

"Ouch! Kira, you really need to stop doing that. It really hurts." Gus rubbed the back of his neck.

"Serves you right!" Kira turned back to Chihiro. "I talked to him, Chi. He agreed to go with you and said he was looking forward to it. As a matter of fact, he came to me when he found out I was looking for a date for you. See how nice he is?"

"Maybe he wants something from me?" Chihiro tried to suggest another excuse, but Kira wasn't buying it.

"You are going with him to the dance ok? You are going to have fun. I'm not letting you spend so much time alone. It's not right."

Chihiro waved the white flag and sat down. She was glad she had a friend who cared about her, but this was a little much.

"Check it out." Jun said, nudging Mila and motioning with his head.

"He's coming this way and he's looking right at Chihiro!" Mila said.

Chihiro turned her head to look, only to find a large overbearing mongrel staring down at her.

"Uh, hi?" Chihiro managed.

"Hey, I know you don't really know me but I was wondering if I could change that. I mean, that is, I don't want it to be as awkward for…"

"The dance?" Mila said.

"Yeah." Jimmy felt awkward already.

"I don't know…"Chihiro said, wondering if there was any way possible out of the situation.

"Of course!" Mila said. "Maybe we can set up a double date."

"Well, it doesn't have to be a date. It could just be over lunch or something." Jim blushed, avoiding eye contact with Chihiro as much as possible.

"Why don't you walk her home after school today?" Mila suggested.

"Oh that's no fun…" Kira sighed. "But I guess that's fine, too."

"Is that ok with you Chihiro?" Mila said, having afterthoughts about her suggestion.

"Yeah, I guess…" Chihiro didn't want to but figured she had no choice.

"Ok. Than I guess I'll see you after school." Jim walked away, still feeling somewhat embarrassed.

Mila thought for a moment and whispered to Kira, "Do you think it's safe if they walk home together?"

"Why wouldn't it be? Jim looks like he could handle a few thugs at a time."

"I mean Chihiro. What if he tries something on her?"

"I doubt he would do that."

"But Kira, how do you know?"

"I just do. But since you are so worried, I guess we have no choice but to follow them home." Kira smirked, as Mila noticed a twinkle in her eye.

"You mean spy on them?! I don't think we…"

"Should interfere! As Chihiro's friends we must interfere if anything goes wrong!" Kira interrupted.

"You mean spy on them so you could get some entertainment." Gus said, overhearing the whole conversation.

"Whatever…" Kira said.

Chihiro sighed. Why couldn't Haku be the one to take me…I wish for it so badly…

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