Lmao. Yes, I know that I'm mean. But, oh well. Be happy that I'm updating so quickly! Only reason for that is because of the fact that I'm bored out of my mind. See, I have my lunch right now. And all of my friends have a different lunch period then me. God how I hate this school sometimes. Well, anyway. I'll just get on with the next chapter already. And thanks for the reviews.

--Turning down a hallway and making her way towards the doors that made it to the office. She walked inside, and sighed as she folded her arms. Yubaba had looked up from talking with Kohaku, looking at Chihiro with wide eyes. Kohaku frowned seeing Yubaba looking at something before turning his gaze to look at Chihiro as well. There eyes locked together, green meeting brown…--

Chihiro stared into Kohaku's sea green eyes before removing her gaze from his own, to look at Yubaba, not speaking a word to him. She was still a bit jealous over that girl… Alexia. Sighing she shook her head, "Yubaba… I need to speak with you… Alone…" She gave Kohaku a look sort of like saying 'leave us alone'. Kohaku sighed and took the hint, moving from the room past the two girls; Alyssa and Carissa.

Yubaba stared at Chihiro for a long moment before smiling towards her, it looking more like a grin on her wrinkled and old looking face. She looked the same as she always did. Still wearing the same blue dress, at the ruby ring on her finger.

Chihiro walked over to Yubaba as the door to her 'office' closed, "I want to know what's going on around here… Whatever's happening here, is affecting the human world…"

Yubaba looked at Chihiro thoughtfully before flicking her index finger towards a chair, making it slide up behind Chihiro, allowing her to sit down. "Hm… Well, to make this short… The goddess that took care of these lands, is now dead… They're being controlled by some evil force and we have yet to find the goddess' daughter…" As Yubaba said this, she continued to eye Chihiro, looking her up and down.

Chihiro looked at Yubaba oddly, her head tilting to the side as her light brown hair moved to cover her face. "What do you mean? What 'goddess'?" Chihiro asked curiously, having not heard of someone that was the 'goddess' of the spirit world. She honestly didn't think that it was ruled by anyone.

Yubaba nodding solemnly. "Yes… Well, she's the one who's been taking care of these lands. She doesn't get out much, so no… You wouldn't of known that she existed," Yubaba said, almost as if reading Chihiro's mind before she could say anything, Yubaba continued, "There's a man that has taken over the spirit world now… Which is why it seems so dark and gloomy everywhere. This man, is called Deruku Moonu… His name means 'Dark Moon'. He's the controller of evil and darkness alike… "

Chihiro continued to stare at Yubaba. She honestly thought that the old woman had lost her mind, "Um…"

The old woman sighed and shook her head, standing up from the chair she once rested in. She walked over to Chihiro, who was still sitting in her own chair, "Sen, I need you to do something for me. As you can see…Well, there isn't a lot of business around here as of late. All of the spirits no longer want to come here. Deruku has been trying to take over this bathhouse… If anything should happen to me. I want you to make sure you take over the bathhouse for me, and find the goddess' daughter."

Chihiro stared at Yubaba, looking at her blankly… She wanted her to what? Wait for the goddess' daughter AND take over the bathhouse? She couldn't do that. The only reason she came back here in the first place was so she could see what was going on in her own world! She groaned and placed a hand on her forehead, gently rubbing it, "I'll… Think about it." Chihiro mumbled.

Yubaba nodded her head before turning from Chihiro, waving a hand so that the door would open, the two girls fell in. She chuckled softly, shaking her head at both Alyssa and Carissa who were now laying on the ground in a mess of limbs, trying to untangle on another. She then turned back to look at Chihiro, "You three can sleep in the woman's rooms. I'm sure you remember where they are, correct Sen? You should go and sleep."

Chihiro merely nodded before moving out of the room, though she paused at the door to glance back towards Yubaba, bowing lightly before turning away once again and making her way down the hall towards the elevator with Alyssa and Carissa. Pulling her sweater sleeves down further, the cuffs clutched within both of her hands. She was hoping not to run into Kohaku again…

Kohaku watched Chihiro from a distance, staying in the shadows as she walked past. He watched her as she clutched the cuffs of her sweater, walking down the hall towards the elevator… She seemed so… Angry with him. He wondered why in a way… It's not as if he had broken his promise. He was going to go see her… But then… There was Alexia. He loved her, he thought he did anyways… He still wasn't exactly sure. But the cold look that Chihiro gave him made him almost shudder. He needed to speak with her…

Chihiro stepped out of the elevator as it stopped at the middle floors. She then walked down a pair of wooden stairs, stopping as she reached the bottom, lightly stepping from the bottom step. She looked around slowly before looking at Alyssa and Carissa who were already trying to find a space to sleep. Rin still wasn't there… She was beginning to wonder where in the world the girl was. Shrugging, she sighed and went over to a cupboard, pulling out two blankets. One being used as a pillow and the other she wrapped herself up within, laying down and falling asleep right away…

--Dream—

Chihiro walked down a long path, glancing around quickly. She didn't have a clue where she was… It was dark, everywhere. The wind whistling within her ears. All she could see were different tree's surrounding her. Other then that… She hadn't a clue where she was. Te next thing she knew was the scene changed, she was at the edge of the lake, near the entrance of the spirit world…

Chihiro knelt down gently, and touched the water with her finger tips, the water was now clear, no longer that same gunk that it was before. Her eyes stared at the reflection in the water before she yelped and jumped up quickly, feeling a hand being placed on her shoulder, her eyes turning sharply to the figure that had touched her…

If the 'figure' is what you wanted to call the woman. She had long flowing brown hair and aqua blue eyes that stared towards Chihiro lovingly. Chihiro was rather freaked out by this and she stepped back slightly away from the woman.

"Chihiro…" The words were whispered in a ghostly like voice, and Chihiro stared at the woman, frozen to the spot. The woman was extremely beautiful. She was wearing a long crimson red dress that dragged along the ground. Her skin was a pale white. She looked good for her age… Chihiro could only guess that the woman was in her 20's. When she was really over a hundred years old. How did she know this anyways? It was freaking her out even more. She sighed and shook her head towards the woman, "Who are you…?" Yeah, it was weird. She was talking to some woman she didn't even know. For all she knew, this had to of been a dream.

The woman smiled towards Chihiro, showing her pearly white teeth, an arm was being extended towards her, hand outstretched as if for Chihiro to take, "Chihiro…" The voice was softer this time.

Chihiro, as if in a trance, moved forwards and outstretched her hand to take the woman's own…

--End Dream…—

Kohaku moved into the woman's dorms before looking for Chihiro… She wasn't in here. What was going on? He then looked towards the balacony doors, they were wide open. He frowned and moved towards them, looking out at the balacony only to see Chihiro standing on the ledge, seeming to be in some sort of trance. Her hand was reaching out, and she was about to step from the balcony completely.

Kohaku's eyes widened as he quickly moved towards Chihiro, catching her hand as she fell from the ledge. Kohaku growled and began to heave Chihiro up towards him, pulling her back over the edge before hugging her to his chest; cradling her in his strong arms. He looked down at her face.She was still sound asleep… What in the world was going on?

Mwuhahahaha. I'm ending it there. Lol. Too bad for you guys. BUT, make sure to review. Love ya alllllll.