Spirited Away 2 – Hidden Love

(A/N: Hello there guys! I hope you liked the last chapter and its cliff-hanger! :3 so please R&R and thanks for all the reviews once again! I will make sure to name any names who have always stuck with me! Sorry for the long wait as well, had my exam! -3-)

Chapter Twenty-Six

Haku felt the poison drive into him, weakening him, he smiled a little as he realized as his first was kiss was going to be his last, with his love, Chihiro Ogino. Once all the poison had been transferred, Haku slumped towards the floor, quickly being caught by Chihiro, whose eyes were sparkling with tears.

"At least my last sight is of you Chihiro… I love you…" and with that Haku breathed his last breath, which made Chihiro squeeze her eyes together and scream.

Chihiro looked down at Haku's peaceful face, her eyes shone with ember; her whole body was radiating an ember colour, as her sadness turning into anger.

Slowly, small yet shining pearl scales flew up into the air from Haku, as one scratched Chihiro's damp face; she looked down towards Haku, and gasped. She ignored the pain of the scratching and making her bleed, which was made by the scales darting upwards. Chihiro closed her eyes and inhaled slowly, before she plunged into the myriad of shimmering, yet deadly scales.

"I must go and…" Lin shouted, however she was held back by Ryu's magic.

"No, this is the end of the task for her," Ryu explained which made Lin roll her eyes.

"Are you crazy?! She's getting hurt!" Lin shouted and Ryu nodded.

"That's the evidence of her love for Haku," Ryu looked at the scene as he saw blood fly up along with the scales.

"Please Chihiro, get there in time," Ryu whispered to himself.

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Meanwhile, Chihiro was fighting the scales, flinching here and there, but with the determination written all over her face, she ignored the pain.

"Haku!" She shouted as she threw handfuls of scales away from what she was trying to reach to. She knew, somehow, there was a time limit, in which Haku would eventually disappear. She had to get to him, and tell him, that she… She…

She was a scared little ten year girl, entering a different world, her parents had been turned into pigs, and all she wanted, needed was someone to help her and guide her… Never did this now sixteen year old teenager know that her saver and rescuer was in fact the love of her life…

"Haku, I love you! I truly do, please don't leave me!" Chihiro shouted and suddenly the scales were still. Some were dripping with Chihiro's blood, some shining in and reflecting off the Suns' mighty rays. Chihiro slowly opened her eyes and saw Haku's feeble body lying there in front of her, his eyes slowly flickering open.

"Chihiro…"

"Haku!" and Chihiro slowly leaned in towards him and she received a weak smile from Haku and she smiled as well. Haku reached for Chihiro's face and Chihiro swiftly cupped the shaking hand.

"I love you Chihiro, thank you Chihiro," Haku whispered and Chihiro smiled.

"I love you too Haku, I really love you," and Chihiro leaned in towards Haku and gave him a small yet long kiss.

The scales flew up in the air and left the couple, uncovered allowing everyone to see.

Loud and happy shouts were made, which made the couple look up and blush violently. Everyone surrounded them, some laughing, some smiling and some even crying. Chihiro slowly helped Haku stand up and Lin pushed everyone out of the way to allow Chihiro and Haku to get through.

"Come on guys; let the love birds come through!" Lin shouted and Ryu helped Haku as well as he and Chihiro staggered down the gap which the spirits of Aburaya.

"Chihiro…" Haku whispered and his eyes fluttered closed.

"Haku!" Chihiro shouted and Ryu quickly caught Haku before he hit the floor.

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"He's going to be okay right?" Chihiro panicked and she began to pace up and down the room, until she ran into Ryu.

"Chihiro…" Ryu started, however he instantly stopped as he knew that Chihiro would push him away, so he stepped away, however Chihiro pulled him closer and gave him a hug.

"Chihiro, are you okay?" Ryu asked and he felt damp droplets fall onto his cold bare shoulder.

"Chihiro, what's the matter? You know it's all going to be fine, Haku as well," Ryu whispered and he hugged Chihiro tighter.

"Thank you Ryu, and sorry, sorry for not trusting you as a best friend should, I'm really sorry," Chihiro muttered as she let all her tears flow.

"Hey hey, Chihiro, don't cry, there's nothing to be sorry about. I should be the one who is sorry, for betraying you like that," Ryu explained and suddenly the tears of Chihiro's stopped as her body shook in laughter. She freed herself from Ryu's clutches and stood back to hold onto her stomach as she laughed and laughed, Ryu who was exceedingly confused, allowed a smile to grow into laughter as well.

"Can the pair of be a little more quiet please?" Zeniba asked and Chihiro instantly stopped and quickly walked towards the bed in which Haku was resting on.

"When will he be wake up Granny?" Chihiro asked and she knelt on the ground whilst holding onto Haku's hand. Zeniba sighed and she placed a firm hand onto Chihiro's shoulder.

"I'm sorry Chihiro, only time will tell, it seems as though Haku who is a sort of…" Zeniba was stuck for words, so Ryu piped up instantly.

"Coma, Haku's in a coma, but unlike the human's coma, there is a way for Haku to wake up, and we need to find that, so Chihiro, it's up to you to wake Haku up," Ryu explained and Chihiro blinked several times as the words sunk in. She nodded and stood up.

"I will try my best, thank you Granny, thank you Ryu," Chihiro thanked and bowed her head. The witch and dragon protector stared at Chihiro shocked.

"How is she able to be so calm and almost… Positive about it?" Ryu asked via telepathy and Chihiro sighed and turned to face the two spirits.

"Geez guys, at least try to make an attempt to hide the face you're trying to talk about me," Chihiro explained and the two spirits exchanged shocked looks and Chihiro simply giggled and stood up as she pushed the two out of the room.

"Come on guys, I need some, erm, time to think about how to wake Haku up, so if you don't mind…" Chihiro explained and Ryu and Zeniba both nodded.

"Oh right yes, okay, and Chihiro make sure to get some sleep, it is nearly midnight," Zeniba explained and she sauntered out of the room, leaving Chihiro and Ryu.

"Well Chihiro, as Zeniba said, make sure you get some sleep, goodnight," Ryu said and Chihiro nodded.

"Of course! Goodnight Ryu!" Chihiro shouted and she smiled as the doors left her and Haku alone.

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"This is ridiculous! How am I mean to know what will wake Haku up? I mean come on…" Chihiro complained and then blushed as she remembered her and Haku exchanging confessions and kisses…

"Argh! Come on Chihiro, keep it together! You'll be fine… Just think of something Haku will like… Haku will like…" Chihiro then closed her eyes and took a deep breath.

"I'm sorry Haku if you don't like this, but I have to try," Chihiro whispered before letting go of her deep breath.

"Somewhere, a voice calls, in the depths of my heart May I always be dreaming, the dreams that move my heart It's so beautiful… So many tears of sadness, uncountable through and through I know on the other side of them I'll find you I need to get out of here… Every time we fall down to the ground we look up to the blue sky above We wake to its blueness, as for the first time I need to get to Chihiro… Though the road is long and lonely and the end far away, out of sight I can with these two arms embrace the light Chihiro, I'm coming… As I bid farewell my heart stops, in tenderness I feel My silent empty body begins to listen to what is real Your voice will guide me through this… The wonder of living, the wonder of dying The wind, town, and flowers, we all dance one unity I know it will Chihiro… Somewhere a voice calls in the depths of my heart Keep dreaming your dreams, don't ever let them part Chihiro… Why speak of all your sadness or of life's painful woes Instead let the same lips sing a gentle song for you Chihiro… The whispering voice, we never want to forget, In each passing memory always there to guide you Chihiro… When a mirror has been broken, shattered pieces scattered on the ground Glimpses of new life, reflected all around I… Window of beginning, stillness, new light of the dawn Let my silent, empty body be filled and reborn Love… No need to search outside, nor sail across the sea Cause here shining inside me, it's right here inside me You… I've found a brightness, it's always with me…" Chihiro…

The tranquil voice echoed through the walls of the Bathhouse, stopping everyone working, they simply stood there and allowed the peaceful voice to guide them.

A tear slipped from Chihiro's eyes and as Chihiro opened her damp eyes, she saw ember radiating off her and her tears.

"What is this…?" Chihiro wondered to herself, however the ember vanished as Chihiro saw Haku flinch a little as he woke up.

"Haku! You're awake!" Chihiro cried and Haku chuckled to himself as he pushed himself up, along with Chihiro's help.

"Thank you Chihiro, really thank you…" Haku whispered and he leaned towards Chihiro to give her a kiss. Chihiro blushed but accepted and smiled, her hand found Haku's and their finger entwined with each other, never wanting to let go…

"Chihiro, I have to say something to you," Haku explained as he and Chihiro reluctantly broke free from their kiss.

"Yes Haku?" Chihiro asked and Haku gazed at the beautiful cute face in front of him.

"There's only one thing, to do, three words, for you… I love you…" Haku whispered and Chihiro giggled.

"I love you too Haku," and Chihiro was suddenly pulled into a hug from Haku, Chihiro looked up into Haku's eyes as her head was resting on his chest.

"Goodnight Haku," Chihiro spoke softly and she snuggled into Haku's grasp.

"Goodnight Chihiro, my love," Haku wrapped an arm around Chihiro's waist and entwined their fingers together, before falling asleep.

(A/N: Hello there guys! Only a short author's note here, but… Sorry for not updating for a long time! -.- and thank you for all your reviews! ^^ and also, hope you liked the chapter along with the song. Just to say, I do not own the song! And sorry if it seems a little rushed this chapter… And please R&R! (I really need to cut down on saying and repeatedly…) Chow!)