"So how did he know your name?" Chihiro asked me curiously as we went inside through the boiler room."

"He knew my father, he helped him escape from a net when he was younger actually. Boy do I have a lot to tell you guys, is there someplace we can go to talk?" I asked looking at Haku now.

"I say we go up to your guy's room and sit there for a bit, it's still a while before dinner."

We agreed with Haku and made our way to Kumagi who was very happy to meet me having heard all about me from the excited Chihiro.

The soot balls were intriguing, and most likely only liked me because I was friends with Chihiro.

Before long we were seated in our room and I began telling them about my adventure today.

"So you went swimming and you met him because he has a hoard of treasure at the base of this mountain?" Chihiro asked in awe.

I nodded.

"Well I'm not surprised many spirits take to living wherever their element is present in this world, whether it is off the beaten path or on it. If he likes quiet than that is the perfect spot." Haku said nodding at the idea.

"So from there we talked and well he said that my father knew that he was in danger. He came to see him when I was 3 and knew that he wanted to leave the relic with me, an unmolded mind. Telnu said I am like him in the sense that we do things our own way and that is good.

He said that the first spirits that created the relic, weren't very smart and created something that was more like a drug. It gave everyone intelligence and existence, but when it was gone we felt the affects and when it was here it gave us greed. He said that the best idea is to destroy it…"

"What, no, how is that a good idea1?" Haku burst out, his eyes angry and frustrated as he interrupted me.

"Things are going badly because the spirits believe it is, and only because the relic is gone. The reason the walls are peeling and things are falling apart is because the spirits only believe things will work if the relic is here. They are dependant on something that isn't necessary and in the long run causes pain. Telnu said many have known this for hundreds of years, if the relic is destroyed the shadows will disappear and the feuds wont have anything to feud about. The spirits have to realize that their intelligence won't go away it's a living breathing thing that must be believed in." I said hoping it made sense.

Haku looked wary, his back was straight as he sat on the ground and even his long fingers were clenched into a fist.

"It does make sense Haku." Chihiro said catching me by surprise. She looked at me and smiled widely, it was a smile only she could pull off.

Haku looked from me to her, his eyes still slightly narrowed, it's green depths shining suspiciously in the lamplight.

"And you would trust this spirit that you just met? I mean don't you want a second opinion. I would feel more comfortable if we asked Zeniba whom both Chihiro and I know and trust." Haku said his muscles slowly relaxing.

"I do trust Telnu, why would he lie when he passed on his life debt to me from when my father saved his life. It would be an odd occurrence if he lied after that. But I don't mind getting a second opinion if that would make you more comfortable Haku. I say we still go to Zeniba's tomorrow seeing that we still need her help to figure out how to open the box. If she says yes than maybe she also has a clue of how to destroy it, only the protector knows and unfortunately I can't just go and ask my father." I said shrugging my shoulders.

At this point I just wanted to get some food and something to ease the pain in my back.

Moving about a little, I tensed slightly when I saw Haku out of the corner of my eye get up and walk behind me.

His face came up from behind to rest right by my ear.

"May I check on your back…with your permission of course. If I can see the damage I can try and find something to help it." He said his voice hot on my ear.

I held back a shiver even though my skin still rose from its settled place to stand on end.

I nodded swallowing slightly and looking at Chihiro.

I almost wanted to smack myself; it seemed that every time something like this happened she never paid any attention or showed any sign of interest.

At the moment she was looking at me and talking about her surprise when she saw Telnu.

She didn't seem to notice me getting flustered or my shades of red or lack of a comprehending mind.

She continued to blabber on and I gulped slightly when I felt Haku's soft hands grab the bottom of my shirt and slightly graze my skin as he lifted it up and away from the wound.

He didn't say anything, and I simply waited as the cool air rushed against my bareback.

After a minute or so, his hands replaced my shirt delicately and he stood up walking to the door. Before he opened it he turned back around to us, causing Chihiro to finally take notice as to what was happening.

"I would like to get Zeniba's opinion tomorrow. She will know what to do. Until then let us head down to dinner and afterwards I will grab something for your back Lena. It is looking better but still very raw. Shall we go then?" He said giving us a small dazzling smile.

Chihiro agreed and stood coming over to give me a hand as I tried not to irritate my back anymore.

I had a feeling he wouldn't agree until someone he knew said it was okay, which was good with me. We needed Zeniba's help anyways, and this just meant we would spend some more time there, which I know Chihiro really wanted.