Kagura: *serving margaritas to members of the official lawyer club* Oh, it's so nice to have some people here on the island. I almost got sick of the cabana boys. Heh, almost, but not quite. I think I'll make some small talk.

Innocent Dreamer: Guess what? Wonders will never cease! Lots more wonderful stuff later. And yes, Haku is very jealous *evil smirk*

Hyper Pegasus: I love insanity!!!!!!! More, more, more!!!! And damn shoe. Don't burn the house down. Let me!!!

Anime-Mistress89: Go watch it a third time....... And a fourth, and fifth, and sixth......

Blue-Dreamz: You like me, you really like me *joyous sniffle*.

Arin Ross: *hands club badge to Arin Ross* You're officially enlisted. Go out there and make me proud *gives salute*.

Koriku: *sitting with her in front of bonfire* Got any marshmallows?

Jen: Contrary to popular belief, Haku craves attention. Just don't tell him I said that. I like my limbs where they are.

Selene: I'm doing a good job? Really?! Wow!!!! That's a first!!!

BJ: *puts pink bow on Fic* Now it's even cuter. And yes Sango, I mean look at my name.

Sakurachick03: You saw the movie early? *grumbles* evil bitch....

Hemp Chick: *eager smile on face* Send your bishies and quick!!

Yugismpuzzle: *cowers in fear* See I updated, just don't hurt me.

Dark Angel Himeko: *setting hundreds of alarm clocks on fire* There, now no girl shall experience the pain of hearing that annoying buzzing noise. Mwuhahahahaha!!

Anyways, if you mention killing a lawyer in your review, you get too come to Tahiti, and are part of the Official Lawyer Killing Club. I'm president, Koriku is the vice, Dark Angel Himeko is treasurer, and Hemp Chick is the Secretary of Defense. I'm waiting for some gold members...... Review and we'll find out who those members are.

Onward, Hoes! *lowers voice* Kikyou lead the way. *raises voice* Here comes the fic!

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Sou was gone, it was 6: 30, and all was as it should be. At least, in his mind. The dragon was resting peacefully on Chihiro's lap, while she talked about her life. Most of it was idle chatter, but he liked her voice, the rise and fall of its pitch. It was a stark contrast to his, which he was sure was dormant at the moment.

He liked her. There, he said, err, thought it. After only a few days, she trusted him enough to let him be this close. She trusted him with her secrets, trusted him not to bite her, all in all trusted him/ she either trusted him or was incredibly stupid. In any case, it was a good change for the ferocious beast. He was so lost in his musings that he didn't notice her getting up.

"I'm sorry, but I have to go."

He gently growled, voicing his displeasure, but knowing he had no power in this situation.

"I'll be back tomorrow, just don't up and die on me, okay?"

Oh gods, how he hated it when she said that! It meant she was leaving. He didn't want her to leave. He had found a home in her, in place of the home that was taken from him.

As the door slid closed with a small tap, his thoughts darkened. A cruel witch had taken his home from him out of greed, and a certain lust for gold, when she learned of the gold deposits. Being a powerful dragon didn't help much.

'How dare she!! I would never help such a low person.' Although, he couldn't help but think what would have happened if he had just agreed. He would be high up, but still a slave.

He thought of Chihiro, with her bright optimism and pretty eyes. She couldn't be subjected to the sort of pain he went through. Although he knew that since she got involved it most likely meant that she was going to be put in danger.

He knew he should leave get her out of danger's way, but he just couldn't. Chihiro had become his life. The witch would mostly likely kill Chihiro anyway if he left, just to spite him. He would stay to protect her.

'Besides, I like the cold greem tea.'

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Chihiro walked into her house around 6:30. Rin was cooking dinner, and didn't notice her coming in. She went up the stairs as quietly as she could to finish her homework.

As she finished the last of her English translations, she thought of all that had happened in the past few days, something she had been doing a lot. She was so glad Sou knew of the dragon. It just felt better to have someone she could truly confide in. She just hoped Sou could keep a secret.

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"So, Chihiro, how was your day," her father asked while eating his pork (Chihiro: yep definitely don't remember being pigs).

"Oh it was fine, kinda boring if you ask me." Chihiro quickly looked at her plate to keep from blushing.

'Boring my foot.'

"Rin says you're going outside a lot. That's good Chihiro," her mother said approvingly.

Chhiro glanced at Rin in silent regard, knowing very well she did not tell their parents about the "red paint" that had been on Chihiro's uniform. Her sister glanced back at her with a look that said 'you owe me'.

She thought of how she was going to sneak out of the house tonight, to see her dragon friend. She knew it would be difficult since her parents were home, but she didn't have a cjoice in the matter.

"Say has anyone seen that steak I put in the fridge two days ago, its not their anymore," her father asked.

Chihiro turned wide eyes toward him, thinking he wouldn't notice.

"Dear, I don't think you did," her mother answered. Chihiro let out a breath she didn't know she had been holding.

"Oh, okay." Chihiro sweatdropped at her father's idiocy.

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Chihiro walked into the farmhouse after leaving the house with relative ease.

The dragon had shifted, obviously to get more comfortable. Okay, so maybe she was wrong in assuming dragons liked to sleep in the shape of pretzels.

He lifted his head at the sight of her, and sniffed the air. She trotted over and gave his head a quick hug. He returned the hug in the only way he could. He nuzzled her face.

Chihiro quickly sat down next to him and opened the thermos, letting him drink the cool contents. He finished rather quickly, and let her change his bandages.

"You know," she said, "you'll be fully healed soon."

The dragon growled sleepily.

"When you are healed completely, you can go outside, but for now, its indoors for you."

The dragon wiggled his right ear once.

"I suppose when you do go outside, you can drink from the river since it's clean."

The dragon exhaled.

"Maybe even go swimming."

The dragon blinked.

"Well I'll see you tomorrow, okay? Just don't up and die on me."

'I won't,' the dragon thought warmly.

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Kagura: I didn't like it in the dub when they made Chihiro and her parents seem a little distant from another. Oh well, I don't own Pixar. Anywho, who wants pina coladas? I'll give you one if you review. Ja ne *goes back to massage from Diego*!