Beginning note: I don't own Spirited Away, I'm not making any money off it, and this is all for the funzys.
Ablution - A ceremonial act of washing parts of the body or sacred containers
Libation
Chihiro turned her back on the cave as she placed the sacred bowl just so within the borders of the shrine, staring at her final offering rather than the fate that had claimed her as it's own, rubbing up against her legs like a cat vying for it's masters acceptance of it's fickle nature.
She could hear the rumbling of deep-water currents, shifting restlessly in the darkness at her back, growing stronger as she reached for the vase by the side of the shrine offering, feeling the weight of it.
And she spared not a glance to the thrashing waters that were licking at her feet, before pouring the sweet wine into the bowl in an act of Libation.
Because it was a ritual of remembrance for those who were lost. And she soon would be. Even with the roars of her Dragon echoing through the cavern toward her, telling her that he was coming; She would soon be lost.
Chihiro Ogino turned back to the chaotic waters of the lake one last time, offering held tightly in her hands, and leaned forward to pour it into the depths, before straightening to her full height and leaping forward to let herself be consumed by waves as well. Sinking down while trails of sweet wine swirled around her to be lost by the impenetrable blackness below her.
Because it takes bravery to go after what you want. Even when that means you may not make it back to where you were before.
Note: So. That cliffhanger I'd left you guys with. Yeah. I had a plan for that all along. With her realization of The Nameless's intention for her, she also realized what she needed to do.